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Kevin C. Oeffinger on Tailoring Survivorship CareWe spoke with Oeffinger during the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in mid-January.
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The Benefits of Jakafi for Patients With PVPatients with PV tend to be very symptomatic, but Jakafi can help.
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Web Exclusive: Another SonOne of three finalist essays for the 2008 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award Contest.
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Bavencio May Be Effective in Preventing Relapse in Women With Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors“Although more evidence is needed before changing clinical practice, these are highly promising results, suggesting that (Bavencio) could prevent patients with chemo-resistant disease from the severe toxicity of chemotherapy combinations.”
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Ovarian Cancer Treatments 'Coming Down the Pike' Create Resurgence for PatientsAn expert discusses the exciting new developments extending survival in the evolving ovarian cancer treatment space.
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Worth the Fight: Communication Is Key When Taking on Lung CancerNew Initiative Aims to Foster Informed Discussions Between Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Their Healthcare Team
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Pediatric Oncology Nurse Always Thinking of 'Her Kids'I am privileged and honored to nominate Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) pediatric oncology nurse Alicia De Pazos, RN, CPHON, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award. Alicia has been a pediatric oncology nurse for over 32 years. In that time, she has held many different positions — all in the pediatric oncology setting.
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Using the BARF Scale to Measure NauseaOne oncology nurse developed the BARF scale so her young patients could better communicate how they were feeling.
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High-Frequency, Low-Dose Calquence-Rituxan Combo May Elicit Safe Responses in Previously Untreated CLL/SLLThe combination of Calquence and Rituxan may also be useful during the COVID-19 pandemic as it decreases infusion times and patient interactions, according to an expert.
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Relay for (Second) LifeFundraising to fight cancer is flourishing in Second Life, a virtual world where peopl's created characters live an alternative "life"
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Survivor Discusses Exciting Advancements in Prostate CancerOver the past few decades, prostate cancer has become better understood and treated more effectively.
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“Chillin’ Out” and Finding Our Cancer CommunityAfter nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.
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A Born Navigator in Oncology CareSometimes in life, we are fortunate enough to meet an individual who inspires us, motivating us to be our best. I was fortunate to meet Valerie “Val” Betancourt, M.S.N., RN, NP-C, OCN, over 20 years ago. Little did I know this was going to be the beginning of a wonderful friendship.
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Bonnie J. Blankert on Being a Caregiver to Someone With an MPNBonnie Joyce Blankert, caregiver and 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the importance of remaining calm when caregiving for a loved one with MPN who recently had a stem cell transplant.
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The Importance of Seeing an Ovarian Cancer SpecialistRenee Cowan, gynecologic oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), discusses the importance of patients with ovarian cancer seeing an oncologist who specializes in the field.
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The CDC's Role in the National Cancer Moonshot InitiativeLisa Richardson, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, discusses the CDC's role in the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
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Amanda Yopp, NP, Discusses Patient Education Regarding Clinical TrialsAmanda Yopp, NP, Clinical Nurse Educator, Takeda Oncology, discusses educating patients before they enroll on a clinic trial.
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Cancer Treatments — and Its Long-term Effects — Are Like a Bar FightAs it turned out, I didn't have to die from my long-term cancer side effects. I only had to feel like I was about to for long enough for the medical profession to finally take notice.
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The Hero I Needed During CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JESSICA KOBS, RN [AMERICAN FAMILY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY, MADISON, WISCONSIN]
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House CallDr. Aman Buzdar discusses the latest breast cancer treatment strategies with aromatase inhibitors.
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Giving Is in Her DNAAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring CAROL J. STALZER, B.S.N., RN, CBCN [UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS]
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Helping Me "Take Charge" After CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sarah Rowe, RN, OCN [ Florida Cancer Affiliates in Panama City, Florida ]
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No Stomach For Cancer Hosts Spotlight on Gastric Cancer Event in AprilStomach cancer non-profit organization hosts "Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer: The past, the present, and hope for the future" event.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Is Always Glad to Answer CallsIt is that one-to-one communication that allows Kimberly Rosencrance, B.S.N., RN, OCN, to excel as an oncology nurse.
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Starting Early and Staying Late: Dedication to Patients With CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Kim-Chi Pham, RN, OCN [Harris Health System – Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston, Texas]
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation First Ever "Rare As One Network" GrantThe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced that the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation (FCF) is among a select group of patient-led rare disease organizations, including rare cancer foundations, to receive the first CZI Rare As One Network grant.
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Nurse’s Big Personality Makes Cancer Treatment More Bearable.She wore a variety of bright sneakers and occasionally did a cha-cha-cha in them. Her laughter was contagious. Patients smiled. The other nurses smiled.
