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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.
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Better Nutrition Can Help People With CancerAn expert offers feasible tips on how patients with cancer can eat better — from incorporating quick and easy protein sources to effective supermarket shopping strategies.
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Proactive Health and Holistic Approaches to Prostate Cancer CarePanelists discuss the key takeaways from their experiences in treating advanced prostate cancer, emphasizing valuable lessons learned throughout the treatment journey that can guide future patient care and support.
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How to Cut Your Own HairA cancer survivor reflects on her emotions — and the step by step journey — of cutting her hair during chemotherapy treatment.
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What I’m Glad I Knew (and Didn’t) With MyelomaWhen I fell in love, I didn’t know my husband would end up getting cancer, but I also glad I learned that normal people like me can make a difference.
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It’s October and Yes, We’re AwareJust like how Christmas decorations creep into November before Thanksgiving, I hope Pinktober does not creep into September.
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My Dear Friend and Cancer ‘Warrior’ Refuses to FoldA cancer survivor describes an inspiring close friend who has been dealing with cancer for 13 years and refuses to give up.
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Coming Back After Life SupportNot only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.
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Managing Elacestrant Treatment: From Patient Selection to Supportive CarePanelists discuss balancing clinical trial data with real-world patient factors when choosing between treatment options, emphasizing the importance of quality of life alongside cancer control in the second-line setting.
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A Fighting CaregiverAn oncology nurse’s experience with her own cancer journey has made her a strong support system on several levels for patients with cancer.
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Daunting Firsts from CancerThe firsts I experienced after receiving a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer opened my eyes to the beauty of life.
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'Stronger Than the Storm' of CancerA woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.
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Hope After an Unexpected Cancer DiagnosisThis is the poem I wrote to help myself cope with my new diagnosis. It served as a reminder that I was resilient.
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The Mind of CancerCancer makes your mind wander in many strange directions. If ever you wanted to know what an emotional rollercoaster really felt like, get on the cancer coaster and go for a ride.
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Although Many of Us Don’t Love the Idea of It, Exercise Can Help Reduce the Effects of LymphedemaA physical therapist recalls how one of her patient’s with prostate cancer hated exercise when he first came to visit her, but then his mindset changed once he realized his lymphedema started to get under control.
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Study Results Champion Keytruda/Chemo as ‘New Standard of Care’ in TNBC SubsetThe combination of Keytruda and chemotherapy improved survival rates in patients with PD-L1—positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
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Do You Ever Question Your Cancer Care?I’ve always received impeccable care at my cancer center, but a recent experience made me feel like I was no longer a priority.
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How Breast Cancer Taught Me Resilience in Unexpected Life ChallengesLessons I learned from a cancer diagnosis have been applied in some surprising and seemingly unrelated aspects of my life.
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Making Space for the Important Things in LifeA Navy veteran and football coach tackles prostate cancer diagnosis, with family’s support.
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Cancer Questions and Unwanted DripsA survivor of myxofibrosarcoma expresses his thoughts about cancer recurrence and treatment options in a poem.
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Recognizing an Oncology Nurse Who Has Been a Guardian Angel And Co-Pilot During a Patient’s Unexpected Cancer JourneyEvery year, she helps coordinate fundraising for other lung cancer groups and research efforts. She is totally committed to the lung cancer community and her patients.
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MRD Negativity May Be Achievable With Revumenib in Some Leukemia SubsetChildren and adults with relapsed/refractory KMT2A rearranged acute leukemia may obtain promising response rates with revumenib, a novel targeted therapy.
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Onward in the Fight Against Multiple MyelomaMultiple Myeloma Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness both locally and nationally about efforts to fight myeloma.
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Selfless Acts of Service in Cancer CareA colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.
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How to Talk to a Care Team About Post-Mastectomy Chest NumbnessSensations in the chest after a mastectomy matter because they affect safety and quality of life, an expert said.
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Bridging the Cancer Care GapNot only does Amanda Kelm, B.S.N., RN, OCN, build a rapport with the patient and family, but she also assesses the patient and determines their proper mode of transportation.
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A Patient's Cancer PositionalityThere's irony in a healing place for a patient's cancer positionality.
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Debunking the Myth That Healthy People Don’t Get CancerThe myth that "healthy people don’t get cancer" contributed to my shame, but I’ve learned that cancer can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle choices.
