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Myeloma Awareness Month and Acknowledging Early Symptoms of The DiseaseDr. Joseph Mikhael discusses the overlooked symptoms of multiple myeloma in honor of Myeloma Awareness Month.
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The Moment I Pivoted After CancerI spent a lot of time after my metastatic breast cancer diagnosis worrying of each experience would be my last. Then I had an epiphany.
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I Had Appendix Cancer Years After an AppendectomyWhen I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at the “stump” of my appendix, I was surprised, considering I had my appendix removed more than a decade ago.
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Machine Learning Improves Transplant Risk Assessment in MyelofibrosisMachine learning model improves transplant risk assessment for patients with myelofibrosis, helping clinicians make informed decisions, as per an expert.
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Comforting Fall Recipes With Some Spice for Cancer SurvivorsTry out these 3 recipes to add different flavor combinations to your meals and provide adequate nutrition for cancer survivors.
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What Role May ctDNA Have in Melanoma Management?CURE spoke with Dr. Michael K. Wong and Dr. Diwakar Davar about the use of ctDNA for patients with melanoma, and where the field may be headed.
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The Underwater Tug of CancerA retired public health specialist and survivor of both thyroid and breast cancer pens a poem about her experiences with treatment and what it’s like to be “pulled under the water” by cancer.
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Save Meds, Save Lives: How to Donate Your Extra Cancer MedicationBillions of dollars of cancer meds go to waste each year while many patients struggle to afford treatment; donating surplus medicine helps bridge this gap.
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My Lifeline of Support During Treatment for Endometrial CancerWhile I was receiving treatment for endometrial cancer, I received so much support from friends, coworkers and people from my church.
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Additional ResourcesThe panel concludes with Danielle Hicks sharing where viewers can go to learn more about the information and resources discussed in the panel, including safety information. Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
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Overcoming Barriers to Treatment Access and ReimbursementDr. Noor Abuhadra and patient Shay Elkins discuss overcoming barriers to cancer treatment access and reimbursement. Shay shares her relatively smooth experience with insurance coverage, while Dr. Abuhadra emphasizes that healthcare teams will fight for patient coverage, especially when treatments are backed by research and FDA approval. Dr. Abuhadra also mentions having a financial clearance department to handle denials and secure approvals, as well as training staff to fill out prior authorization forms. Shay underlines the importance of self-advocacy and leveraging online communities for both emotional support and practical advice.
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An Inspiring, Guiding Light Through Lung Cancer"He strengthens you with the scientific knowledge he provides, with his courage as a role model and with his fighting spirit.”
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How Personalized Cancer Vaccines Are Advancing Kidney Cancer CarePersonalized cancer vaccines may potentially represent a step forward in guiding the immune system to more precisely target kidney cancer.
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‘I Feel as Though I Know Her:’ How Connectedness and Support for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Travels Across Social MediaA metastatic breast cancer survivor honors another survivor whom she was inspired by through social media for her contributions to helping others who have lost their hair during cancer treatment and spreading positivity.
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Educating Patients and Caregivers About Prostate CancerAlicia Morgans, MD, MPH, offers advice to patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and reviews educational resources available for patients and their caregivers.
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Comforting Lentil Soup Recipe to Ease Side Effects During Cancer CareWatch oncology dietitian Kanisha Parikh prepare creamy lentil soup, a soothing, protein-packed recipe to help ease side effects during treatment.
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My Breast Cancer Support Group Offered Me Advice, CamaraderieMy major source of support throughout my journey was our local breast cancer support group.
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How Essential Thrombocythemia and Polycythemia Vera Affect Blood FlowDr. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used.
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Advice for Patients Diagnosed with Metastatic Uveal MelanomaMarlana M. Orloff, MD, offers advice for patients who are diagnosed with metastatic uveal melanoma.
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A Poem on Breast Cancer RemissionAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer, I turned to writing as a form of healing.
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A Study Investigates If CAR T Therapy Directly Causes Secondary MalignanciesThere was no evidence that CAR T directly caused secondary malignancies, despite FDA warnings, citing prior treatments as the cause, according to research.
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How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion RoomA patient details how her oncology nurse always made her feel safe no matter how overwhelming her workload may have been.
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Celebrating an Expert at Emotional SupportIt is with great pride and admiration that I nominate Diane Hudson, RN, OCN, for the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.
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Cancer Taught Me that Family Matters MostAfter treatment for colorectal cancer, I wrote this poem to my children because I wasn't sure how much time I had left.
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Caring Deeply About Patients With Cancer, Colleagues and Clinical ResearchIlene Galinsky, ANP-BC, "had the courage to fiercely stand up for her patients’ best interests despite conventions of rank, seniority and arbitrary rules," a colleague said.
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How Can Self-Advocacy Improve Care for Newly Diagnosed Patients?Six-time cancer survivor Staci Kirk urges patients to trust their bodies and speak up to ensure their needs are understood and addressed throughout cancer care.
