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Opioids Must Be Used Responsibly Amid a National EpidemicMany patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.
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Seeing RedRash is the most common side effect of cancer immunotherapies, but patients should watch for more serious issues.
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Financial Healing From CancerFor some with overwhelming medical expenses, bankruptcy can offer a solution.
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The Heart, Soul and Laughter of HealingAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MICHELLE GUTIERREZ, RN, OCN [OKLAHOMA CANCER SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TULSA, OKLAHOMA]
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Fighting the Uncertainty of Cancer With Self-EducationA seven-year mesothelioma survivor encourages patients with cancer to be their own advocate.
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Back in Action After DCISTreatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a precursor to breast cancer.
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Lifestyle Tips for Managing LymphedemaLymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.
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Moving Mountains to Help Patients - and StaffAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring IVY BREWSTER, RN, OCN [CHARGE NURSE, ST. JOSEPH HEALTH, HUMBOLDT PEALS FAMILY CHEMOTHERAPY OUTPATIENT CENTER, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA]
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Frederic C. Kass on Dealing With Fear Associated With a Cancer DiagnosisFrederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in dealing with a patient's fear.
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The Melanoma EffectIf I ever got sick or injured I would go to the children’s hospital, but that was nothing like a real hospital where people are fighting for their life day-in and day-out. I absolutely hated it, and still do. I was in Emory Hospital visiting my dad two to three times a week for about six months, and every time I walked in that place, it just gave me the heebie-jeebies.
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The Importance of Early Detection in Cancer CareBeth Meagher, of Deloitte Consulting, discusses the importance of early cancer detection.
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Offers Hope in DLBCLCAR-T cell therapy is generating excitement for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, according to an update from the JULIET trial.
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What I've Learned About Living Well with IllnessCancer—the uninvited teacher— leaves a new understanding of what’s important.
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Making Lemonade: When Life Hands You a BRCA MisdiagnosisLiving with the challenges of having a BRCA1 gene mutation, a woman faces a different struggle when she discovers that diagnosis was wrong.
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Comparing Two MPN DrugsAn expert discusses a trial comparing recombinant interferon alpha-2 with hydroxyurea in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
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Nubeqa Combo Improves Outcomes in Metastatic Prostate CancerNubeqa plus hormone therapy improved outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer, reducing disease progression and showing a favorable safety profile.
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Cancer ChameleonWhile sometimes one of the most aggressive of childhood cancers, neuroblastoma frequently goes away on its own.
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Powers of PredictionPredictive markers help oncologists match patients with the most effective treatments.
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Trials and Tribulations: Navigating the Clinical Trial SpaceFinding her way into a clinical trial took a lot of research for one patient with ovarian cancer. Now, she’s guiding others.
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Bethany Andrews Rhoten on How Patients Can Cope With Body Image IssuesBethany Andrews Rhoten, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, discusses how patients with cancer can cope with body image issues.
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Caring for an OstomyAs part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas.
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Running to Raise Money and Awareness for CancerExtraordinary Healer® Award finalist Angela Hammack, B.S.N., RN, OCN, discussed how she began running marathons to raise awareness – and $100,000 – for cancer.
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A Saving Grace in Cancer CareAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JULIE MACLAREN, RN, B.S.N., OCN [CANCER CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS/TEXAS ONCOLOGY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS]
