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Trying AnythingFrom Cancer on $5 a Day* / *chemo not included: How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life By Robert Schimmel, with Alan Eisenstock
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How the Name Change to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Affected People With the DiseaseA decision to rename myeloproliferative neoplasms led to a plethora of developments in a space where there was once little interest.
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Immunotherapy Pair Good for Some, Not All, With Kidney CancerYervoy plus Opdivo is a good combination for many patients with kidney cancer, though some individuals should steer clear of the regimen.
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A Geneticist Saved My LifeA geneticist I never met in person saved my life by insisting my gastroenterologist do a new colonoscopy. Had it not been for Mellissa Clarkson, I would have battled a new cancer that may have been discovered too late.
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The Search for Biomarkers in Renal Cell CarcinomaWhen asked about the future of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treatment, one expert is hopeful about the current search, but notes that more work is needed to find a reliable biomarker for use in patients with the most common kind of kidney cancer.
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter called attention to the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, which was used to successfully treat his cancer.
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Healing Through Art"In her retirement, Pat has found a great way to meld some of her different talents and creative abilities in addition to using her oncology skills through volunteering with cancer patients."
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The Unique Struggles of Women With Ovarian CancerFay Hlubocky, Ph.D., M.A., University of Chicago Medicine, discusses the challenges that women with ovarian cancer face that may be different than those diagnosed with other cancers.
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Organ-Sparing Treatments Bring New Life After CancerAvoiding surgery for rectal cancer, Sarah Rack of Memphis traveled to Houston for treatment every three weeks for 18 months.
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Extraordinary HealerA Q&A with Karen Marchman, winner of the 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.
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Do You Need a Tumor Board Assessment?Tumor board assessments sharpen treatment recommendations.
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CURE Community Vlogs: Recommendations On What To Do After Receiving a Cancer DiagnosisLidia, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2016, offers her advice for others who have received a cancer diagnosis.
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If Hurricanes Can Be Named, Why Can't Earthquakes Get One Too?DR. VERNA HENDRICKS-FERGUSON is an absolute inspiration to many others and me.
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Helping Patients With Cancer Fit Exercise Into Their LivesPatients, nurses and caregivers to those with cancer, we want to know what kind of exercise works for you, and how you stay motivated. Join us in our upcoming #CureConnect tweet chat!
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Surviving Hereditary Stomach Cancer Involves an Effort by the Whole FamilyIn an effort to combat hereditary stomach cancer, it takes the entire family to help understand what it takes.
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Anthracyclines for Breast Cancer? Who Needs Them?For many patients with early-stage breast cancer, these drugs provide a significant boost to disease-free survival.
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How Bone Strengtheners Led to a Dental Care Nightmare for One Patient With CancerA woman living with stage 4 cancer explains her painful experience with dental issues that came as a result of cancer treatment.
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Clinical Trials: Know the BasicsClinical trials are essential in improving treatment in the world of oncology, especially for rare cancers.
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Alison Morris on the Future of Screening for DistressAlison Morris, Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Stanford Health Care, discusses her hopes for the future of screening for emotional and physical distress.
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New T-Cell Therapy Shows Improved Response in Resistant Multiple MyelomaA new T-cell therapy showed benefits in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
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Taking My Cancer Experience at Face ValueAfter multiple cancer surgeries, I'm now more confident than I was when I was living on "easy street."
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Buying Hope: Life After a Fertility-Threatening DiagnosisIt's all about having a plan. Plans give hope. Plans inspire.
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Who are Cancer Clinical Trials For: Guinea Pigs, Test Pilots or Prize Poodles?Expert D. Ross Camidge, M.D., Ph.D., offers tips for dealing with the stress of navigating clinical trials for cancer treatment.
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More Than Friends Organization: Bringing Help and Hope to Cancer SurvivorsMore Than Friends chairperson Elise Bourne-Busby talked about her breast cancer journey and the inspiration for the Latino/Caribbean/American initiative that is dedicated to servicing cancer survivors.
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How to Determine if A Nutritional Supplement is a Detriment for a Patient With CancerVitamins, herbal medicines and other nutritional products may be more harmful than helpful to individuals with cancer. Check with an expert before taking them.
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How A Second Opinion Gave Us More Opportunities to Seek Additional Cancer CareA caregiver sheds light on the trials and tribulations of his wife's cancer journey and describes his awe in watching his wife's strength.
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Associating Genes With Melanoma RiskMaria T. Landi, M.D., Ph.D., principal investigator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) discusses a recent study that identified genetic variations that may be linked with increased melanoma risk.
