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Navigating My Breast Cancer Journey That Came Out of NowhereI had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.
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Clinical Trial Evaluating Monjuvi in Lymphoma Gives Lasting ResponsesA patient on the Monjuvi trial saw lymph nodes shrink 85%, with stable results a year later, supporting the FDA’s recent approval for follicular lymphoma.
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15% of U.S. Cancer Patients Are Active Smokers at Time of DiagnosisThe addition of smoking status to the National Cancer Database might inform more effective treatment for smokers with cancer.
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Targeted Chemo Improves Survival in Early-Stage Lung CancerUsing a 14-gene test to guide chemotherapy significantly improved disease-free survival in patients with early nonsquamous lung cancer.
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I Was Told ‘You’re Not that Bad’ My Whole Life — Even During CancerAfter being told, "You're not that bad" my whole life, I continued to hear that after being diagnosed with leukemia — which some called "the best" cancer to have.
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My 'Pillars of Support' During Ovarian CancerAfter leaving an unsupportive support group for ovarian cancer, I finally found my pillars of support.
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A Cancer Nurse Changes the Lives of PatientsWhen someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, it is probably one of the scariest times in their life. A nurse not only needs to provide good care, she also needs to be a good listener.
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Do I Have Ovarian Cancer? Understanding the Early Signs, Detection and TreatmentLearn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ovarian cancer.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Unveils Name Change to Reach All Blood Cancer PatientsThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a nonprofit in funding blood cancer research, patient support and advocacy, is becoming Blood Cancer United on August 28.
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I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New NormalI have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.
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What is a Neobladder? What Patients with Bladder Cancer Need to KnowDr. Janet Kukreja explains one urinary diversion option available to patients undergoing bladder removal.
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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient AdvocateA nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.
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Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare CancerAfter reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.
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Screening, Prehab May Reduce Breast Cancer Survivorship BurdenPrehabilitation and early screening, including BIS, can ease recovery, reduce side effects and help manage lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.
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A Journey to Mastectomy: Here’s What I LearnedIt’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.
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How Superwoman Battled Stomach Cancer at Age 78I am a nurse practitioner and a professor. But my best job was being a daughter and caregiver to the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have.
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Uniting Pediatric and Adult Oncologists to Advance AYA Lymphoma CareDr. Andrew M. Evens discusses some of the recent research advancements in AYA lymphoma care that have emerged through clinical trials and initiatives.
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Caring Cancer Clinicians Make All the DifferenceWhen I met my myeloma care team, something just clicked, and I knew I was in good hands.
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10 Things I Learned After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisI didn’t know that there were many kinds of breast cancer or how obsessed people were with hair.
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Second Opinions Key for Those Newly Diagnosed With GISTDr. Breelyn Wilky urged newly diagnosed GIST patients to seek support from peers and advocacy groups, and to consult experts, even if care stays local.
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My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My CultureAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.
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Oncologists Don’t Know EverythingThere is hope with cancer! Do not let anyone tell you differently — even a physician.
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Living Cancer Survivorship as an Oncology NurseRachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.
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My Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis at 22 Weeks PregnantDuring my second trimester of pregnancy, I started to notice a weird rash, which led to other events before my diagnosis of AML.
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Breast Neurotization May Help Quality of Life in Breast Cancer CareWith breast neurotization after receiving a mastectomy, breast cancer survivors may be able to mitigate post-mastectomy chest numbness over time.
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My Rare Cancer Gave Me Permission to LiveAfter walking alone in Chicago’s Cancer Survivor’s Walk, I found strength, healing and a renewed commitment to live fully and authentically — starting now.
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Precision Radiation Therapy Makes Strides in Colorectal Cancer CareDr. Yufei Liu discusses how updates to precision radiation therapy are reshaping colorectal cancer care.
