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One-of-a-Kind Cancer Care Across 1,000 MilesWhile one woman always assumed her aunt Judy provided excellent cancer care, she learned it firsthand upon her own diagnosis.
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Understanding the Risk of Overtreatment in Prostate CancerDr. Nicholas James discusses why it is important to identify which patients with high-risk prostate cancer will truly benefit from intensified treatment.
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The Emotional Trauma of Breast Cancer: ‘Can Anybody Hear Me?’A breast cancer survivor explains that many people deal with long-term emotional trauma as a result of their cancer experience and argues that more should be done to address it.
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A Champion for Expanding Access to Lung Cancer BreakthroughsA colleague describes Dr. Edward S. Kim’s devotion to improving lung cancer care and creating more inclusive clinical trial practices.
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A Cancer Institution is Seeking to Address Food Insecurity in Patients With CancerDr. Anna Arthur discusses the NOURISH trial, which aims to address food insecurity and malnutrition in patients with blood cancers undergoing treatment.
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Some Pediatric Cancer Treatments Tied to Faster Aging in SurvivorsCertain treatments may accelerate aging in survivors, but tailored care and healthy habits can help reduce long-term risks, researchers said.
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Novel 4-Drug Combo Significantly Improves Treatment Responses in Group of Patients with Breast CancerTreatment with pyrotinib and the chemotherapies trastuzumab, docetaxel and carboplatin significantly improved response rates over the triplet chemotherapy regimen alone in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Can Laughter Help Me Through Cancer?I've found that making time for a good laugh each day helped break through the looming thought of cancer.
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Facing My Mortality from Cancer Made Me Grateful for Loved OnesTwenty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which sparked fears of leaving my loved ones behind.
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My Myeloma Hero Is JP StrongInitially, we used my husband's diagnosis to show our support as we navigated this journey and joined a new “club” we really didn’t want to be a part of.
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Targeted Axillary Dissection Offers a Precise Option in Breast CancerDr. Kandace P. McGuire discusses how targeted axillary staging differs from traditional methods of staging in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.
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What Should Patients with Multiple Myeloma Know After ASCO 2025?Dr. Joshua Sabari and Dr. Nausheen Ahmed sat down to discuss topline takeaways in the realm of hematologic malignancies following the 2025 ASCO Meeting.
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What I Do to Help With ScanxietyScans for cancer are never easy, especially when waiting for the results, but I’ve found ways to help me through these intimidating moments.
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Conquering Hurdles in OncologyAn oncology nurse strives to educate patients and providers to ensure safe cancer treatment.
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When Cancer Knocks on My DoorWhen triple-negative breast cancer showed up at my door, I did what I could to prepare for the visit.
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Myths Around Cervical CancerThe panel concludes their discussion with a conversation about the myths surrounding the treatment of cervical cancer.
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Raising Awareness on Multidisciplinary Approaches in GI CancersPatients with gastrointestinal cancer may benefit from multidisciplinary care and open communication with their care team, as per an expert.
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Myeloma Heroes Come in Many FormsI find myself enormously inadequate to fully explain why I think this lady, my wife, should be selected as a Multiple Myeloma Hero, but whether she is or not, she is my hero.
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What is LymphomaWhat is Lymphoma - Lymphoma refers to a deadly cancer of your lymphatic system, including the spleen, glands, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (lymph glands).
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What Patients With Cancer Should Know About DPD Deficiency Prior to ChemoDr. Gabriel A. Brooks discusses what DPD deficiency is and why it is important for patients with cancer receiving 5-FU or Xeloda to be aware of it.
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How Physical Activity Impacts Cancer Care OutcomesLaShae D. Rolle discusses how maintaining physical activity during active breast cancer treatment may impact a patients mental and emotional well-being.
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Taking My Life Back After Two Bouts of Breast CancerI experienced two separate breast cancer diagnoses, and the aromatase inhibitors I was prescribed drastically decreased my quality of life. Then, I found a way out.
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My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I ExpectedChoosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.
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Zusduri Shows Durable Response in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder CancerIn a phase 3 trial, 72.2% of patients with recurrent low-grade bladder cancer kept complete response at 24 months after Zusduri treatment.
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Health Care Costs Should Not Compromise Cancer CareThe cost of cancer care is often an insurmountable challenge for many patients, in particular patients with lung cancer. Many of whom will die because they cannot afford treatment. Health care costs must not compromise care.
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Push Down, Turn: Phases of Treatment for CancerA woman writes about the feeling of ambivalence that comes with each milestone in the treatment journey for her breast cancer.
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How an Oncology Social Worker Answers the Question, ‘Why Do You Do What You Do?’An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.
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TikTok Creator Breaks Stigma Around Male Breast CancerJake Messier uses TikTok to raise awareness about male breast cancer, calling out stigma and isolation that delay diagnosis and harm treatment outcomes.
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A Great Display of Healing in Cancer CareA colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.
