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Jenny Ahlstrom on How Patients Can Help to Find a Multiple Myeloma CureJenny Ahlstrom, Multiple Myeloma Hero and founder of Myeloma Crowd, discusses how patients can help expedite the process to finding a cure. Everyone has something to give, Ahlstrom emphasizes, be it joining a clinical trial or simply sharing information on the disease.
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An Expanding Role For PARP Inhibitors Shows Promise In Treating Ovarian CancerPARP inhibitors interfere with cancer’s ability to repair damage to its DNA. They are becoming increasingly useful in treating ovarian cancer.
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Imperfection After Breast CancerA stage 2 breast cancer survivor uses poetry to reflect on her views about her changing body after a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation.
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Salute to a MentorAt her first chemotherapy infusion, one woman met a caring patient who guided her through the treatment experience.
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Addressing the Needs of Older Patients With Breast CancerIndividualized treatments are key for older patients with breast cancer, expert Arti Hurria, M.D. said.
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GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Honors Solange Peters, MD, PhD with the 2019 Bonnie J. Addario Lectureship AwardGO2 Foundation will recognize Prof. Peters at the 20th International Lung Cancer Congress for her leadership in lung cancer research.
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Hanging on for Dear Life: The Evolving Role of Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy for Lung CancerThe role of immunotherapies and targeted treatments in lung cancer is evolving at breakneck speed.
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Adele Croteau Discusses the Impact of Her Mother's CancerWe sat down with Adele Croteau, a survivor of cervical cancer from Ottawa, Canada, at I Had Cancer's "A Celebration of Shared Experiences Honoring You."
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Healing With Compassion and Grace"Hannah Blalock, RN, is a truly exemplary nurse," wrote Carolina Fasola, M.D., M.P.H., Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute.
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Proton Therapy and Barbecue: My Recipe for Beating Cancer and Being MyselfGoing through a cancer diagnosis and treatment is so difficult. Thanks to my care team suggesting proton therapy, I never felt like my life became consumed by my lung cancer diagnosis.
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Phenomenal Ability to Help"This kind of compassion can help reduce the patient's suffering. It’s an important part of the treatment plan."
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'Connection is Key' in Conversations Between Parents and Children About Ovarian CancerA young advocate emphasizes the importance of communication between parents and their children about an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
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A Level of Compassionate Cancer Care to Which All Nurses Should Aspire“The privilege of caring for these patients and their families through one of the most difficult times in their lives has helped us redefine what compassionate care truly means,” wrote Justin Kelly, BSN, RN, CCRN, RHIA in this essay nominating Brenda Hamer, BSN, RN, CCRN, OCN for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
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Cancer Choices: Quality of Life Versus QuantityWhen my feline companion developed cancer, quality of life became more important than quantity of days.
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Cancer Survivorship, Side Effects and Seeking Second OpinionsWhen I got CURE®’s spring issue in the mail; I couldn’t put it down! Now that I’m going into my 10th year of survival from a highly aggressive cancer; it’s my turn to write about my experiences based on the stories in this issue.
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Another State Gets Chemo ParityTexas joins nine other states in requiring health insurance providers to cover oral chemo the same as I.V. treatments.
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Hospice Provides Time and Space for End-of-Life DiscussionsAt its best, hospice provides time and space for end-of-life conversations.
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A New Era in Small Cell Lung Cancer TreatmentDr. Debu Tripathy, editor-in-chief of CURE magazine, discusses the advancements made in small cell lung cancer.
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A Positive Guiding Light for Oncology PatientsAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring TINA PURSGLOVE, RN, OCN [THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS, OHIO]
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Reducing the Incidence of Women's CancersPreventive measures are being sought for cervical and ovarian cancers.
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When a Second Opinion is One Too ManyNot every cancer patient seeks, needs or wants a second opinion.
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A Message From Amy Robach on Breast Cancer Awareness MonthShare your cancer story, says news anchor and survivor Amy Robach.
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HOPE: A Sisterhood of Cancer PatientsAn essay honoring Alison Moore, RN, BSN [Chattanooga's Program In Women's Oncology In Whitwell, Tennessee]
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Mixing Supplements with Cancer TherapyA cautious approach to supplements and a discussion with your physician while taking them during treatment is a must.
