Contributors



Christine Sunderman Russell

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The Power of Positive Thinking

Woman's husband handled mysterious cancer with humor and grace.





Ann Silberman

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Living With Grief in the Metastatic Breast Cancer Community

Five years ago, I was stricken with metastatic breast cancer. This heartbreaking diagnosis came not long after I finished treatment for early stage, HER2+ cancer.


Gwendolyn Brack

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Extraordinary Healer of the Soul and Body

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring COURTNEY SOOD, RN [INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH, ZIONSVILLE, INDIANA]


Tom Stockwell

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Statistics Do Not Predict Patients' Fate

Now that we're in an era of personalized medicine, patients should not look at statistics and immediately think that they will determine their fate, says Tom Stockwell, patient navigator at the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation.


Ursula Matulonis, M.D.

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Ursula Matulonis Explains the Use of PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

Ursula Matulonis, M.D., professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains the benefits of PARP inhibitors for patients with ovarian cancer.


Annette Patterson

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To Know or Not To Know

Learning about one's genetic status may open a Pandora's box of personal and familial issues.


Rami A. Sela, PhD

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Web Exclusive: Sleep Difficulties in Cancer Patients

Oncology researchers examine sleep issues in cancer patients and propose ways to increase quality sleep.


Leslie Waltke

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Why Physical Therapy Should Begin at the Time of a Cancer Diagnosis

CURE spoke with Leslie Waltke about the importance of physical therapy during a cancer journey.


Angelica Welch

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FDA Grants Lynparza Priority Review for Frontline Maintenance in Ovarian Cancer

The FDA has granted a priority review designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Lynparza (olaparib) tablets for use as a maintenance therapy in patients with newly-diagnosed, BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who achieved a complete or partial response to standard frontline platinum-based chemotherapy.


Silas Inman

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Belamaf Regimen Improves Progression-Free Survival in Myeloma

Belamaf plus bortezomib and dexamethasone lengthened the time patients with relapsed or refractory myeloma lived before their disease got worse.



Dr. Timothy Burns

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Expert Highlights 'Exciting' Future Developments in Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Timothy Burns, of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, discusses developments in the treatment of lung cancer over the next several years that have exciting potential to impact the field.


Sissy Smith

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A Healer for the Heart and Soul Throughout My Cancer Journey

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Shirley Davis, RN, OCN [Wellmont Health System in Tennessee]



Carol Milano

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Hypnotic Effects

Studies show how hypnosis can help patients deal with pain, fatigue, and anxiety.


Patricia Cathey, M.S.N., RN, NE-BC, St. Jude Children

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Kathy Youngblood, Private Investigator

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KATHERINE YOUNGBLOOD, M.S., B.S.N., RN, CPN, CPHON [ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]


Colleen Tetzlaff, M.H.S., PA-C

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A Contagious Smile

Jeanne Marie Wheatley, B.S.N., RN, OCN "provides a constant source of strength for our team," wrote Colleen Tetzlaff, M.H.S., PA-C ."She always has a smile, and she maintains a positive and cheerful attitude at work at all times."


Audrey Rabalais

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An Update from Friends

CURE hears from survivors and caregivers featured in past issues and shares how their lives have changed.


Rabiya S. Tuma, PhD

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Treatment Aftershocks

Survivors guided through territory of long-term and late effects.


Jarushka Naidoo, M.B.B.Ch.

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Immunotherapy Side Effects: Know the Risks

Immunotherapy can cause some side effects that patients and practitioners should look out for.


Syed Jafri, M.D.

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Examining the Role of Stress in Lung Cancer

Syed Jafri, M.D., an assistant professor at the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, discusses the potential role that stress could play in lung cancer diagnoses.


Cathie Smith

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Calm in the Storm

MY HEART POUNDED as I awaited the news. I could hardly believe that my cancer had returned for a fourth time and this time was in my lungs.


Jeannine Walston

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My Insights to Cancer Genetics After More Than 20 Years of Brain Tumor Survival

After being a 20-year brain tumor survivor, I met with a genetic counselor and learned that I have a MUYTH gene mutation.


Paul Pavao

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When Cancer Makes a Hospital a Home

My wife and I are always amazed at the fond memories and warm feelings that rise up when we return to Nashville.


Cary Vera-Garcia

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Losing One’s Right to Complain

Cancer survivors have the right to complain, but it is hard when everyone expects you to be positive, cheerful, and optimistic.


Michael Darling

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Coffee's Hidden Cancer Fighters

The best part of waking up could be the antioxidants in your cup.