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Cancer's chaos can cause a storm full of unknowns.

Jeffrey Carlberg

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My Wife, My Myeloma Hero

My wife, Michelle, has used this diagnosis as a pillar of strength, doing all she can for her young boys and me and leading the best life she can, while along the way committing to raise funds and awareness to help improve and extend the lives of patients with myeloma

Maureen Rovas

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Hope in Strength

Deborah Pickworth, who is living with stage 4 lung cancer, was nominated for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her impact in supporting and advocating for others with the disease.

Paula Schneider

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A Letter to Myself: You Were Made for This Breast Cancer Journey

5 years ago

Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, writes to her younger self on the lessons and challenges she faced as a patient with breast cancer.

Karen O'Sullivan

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The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During Treatment

A patient with breast cancer details how her oncology nurse has helped her when experiencing side effects to the chemotherapy she’s receiving.

Jaymie Knox

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A Path After Cancer Doesn't Have to Be Linear

I used to think that having lung cancer canceled all of my life's plans, but I realized I shouldn't give it that much power.

Dr. Christine Bestvina

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Driving Lung Cancer Research With Compassion

Livia Szeto, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has "unparalleled" patient relationships and research skills, allowing her to provide excellent care.

Francesca Perez

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I Wish I Advocated More When Doctors Told Me I Didn’t Have Cancer

On multiple occasions, doctors told me not to worry, but I ended up being diagnosed with a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma.

Mary A. Ohara

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A Poem About Finding Purpose and Looking Ahead During Cancer

AMY TOOTLE, M.S., B.S.N., RN, DNP

Learning that I had cancer — melanoma and renal cell carcinoma — made me feel like I lost something, but I keep looking ahead.

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A Reliable Resource to Colleagues and Patients With Cancer

One morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.

Steve Sendele

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Rock Solid Care

A cancer survivor writes about the oncologist who helped him conquer the fears and anxieties of cancer treatments.

Hayley Virgil

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Lynparza Plus Zytiga Boosts PFS, Response Rates in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Lynparza, Zytiga and prednisone led to improved progression-free survival and response rates in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.

Wendy Reichental

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As Rare Disease Day Approaches, I’m Reflecting on My MPN Diagnosis

PAMELA O’NEIL, M.S.N., NP-C, AOCNP, APRN

I was shocked when I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, and have dedicated myself to learning about the disease since.

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Compassionate and Courage Cancer Care

Compassionate, caring and courageous are the words I would use to describe Marianne Smith, RN, ONC.

Mark A. Hicks

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Families Need to Be More Open About Cancer Risks, Because it Could Save the Life of Someone You Love

Amy Hicks, D.N.P., RN, ACCNS-AG, NEA-BC

Last year, my wife died of triple-negative breast cancer that was caused by a genetic mutation. If her family risk was discussed more openly, she — and many others with an inherited predisposition to cancer — may still be here today.

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Courage, Caring and Commitment to Cancer and Her Community

Ludmila Svoboda, M.S.N., M.A., B.S.N., RN, OCN

Courtney Huffstetler, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to cancer care.

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Dr. Marie Wood

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What Patients With Breast Cancer Can Learn From Germline Testing

Erin Longstreth-Papsun, M.S.N., RN, OCN

An expert spoke with CURE® about the importance of information that can be gained from genetic testing for patients with breast cancer.

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Nurse Champions of Patient Safety, Dignity and Leadership

Three nurses—Maria Hicinbothem, Wandaris Ortiz, and Sandi Wetherbee—are being celebrated for their exceptional dedication to patient care, safety and advocacy.

John Keane

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Reflecting on My Two Cancer Triumphs on Father’s Day

I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.

Jeremy Moore

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Nurse Champions of Patient Safety, Dignity and Leadership

Three nurses—Maria Hicinbothem, Wandaris Ortiz, and Sandi Wetherbee—are being celebrated for their exceptional dedication to patient care, safety and advocacy.

Mary McCready Schulz

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A Letter to King Charles III After His Cancer Diagnosis

Here is what I would say to King Charles III after his recent cancer diagnosis.

Christian Williams

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My Mom, My Health Equity Hero

Allam Fakhoury, PharmD, RPh, Therapeutic Area Lead Hematology Oncology, AbbVie

It came as no surprise that when my mother received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, she became an advocate for health equity in myeloma.

Audrey Ricker

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‘A Force of Nature’ as an Oncology Nurse

From physical therapy for pain to an emergency room visit ending up in a cancer diagnosis, a patient describes her experience with an oncology nurse with whom she attributes a positive recovery experience.

William Seavey

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The Cancer Diagnosis That Seemed to Make Little Sense

5 years ago

A retirement counselor with bladder cancer shares the story of his diagnosis and his thoughts on treatment.

Cori Dubie-O’Connor

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A Generous Caretaker for All Affected by Lung Cancer

After Kelsey Ahmed’s mother, Martha, was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, Kelsey and her family got to work raising funds and spreading awareness for the American Lung Association.

Jenny Burkholder

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One Nurse’s Devotion to Cancer Has Healed Many Patients

“I feel her strength, and because of Lorelei — the way she makes me feel comfortable and confident; the way she cares deeply for me, her other patients and colleagues; and her always professional attitude and manner — I realize that, like other obstacles, I will eventually be able to face this, too,” writes one nurse’s patient in an essay nominating her for CURE®’s 2022 Extraordinary Healer award.

Dr. Roshani Patel

Dr. Roshani Patel is the medical director of breast surgery at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, New Jersey. She has more than 10 years of experience as a board-certified breast surgical oncologist.

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Better Nutrition Can Help People With Cancer