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Keytruda Demonstrates Significant Improvement for Some Patients with MelanomaKeytruda, an immunotherapy agent, demonstrated significant improvement in both distant metastasis-free survival and recurrence-free survival compared to placebo.
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Healer, Mentor and LeaderReflecting upon my relationship with Jill over the past 25 years, I am in awe of all she has accomplished.
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Emphasizing the Importance of Breast Cancer Education and ScreeningsRegistered nurse Patricia Jakel emphasizes the importance of educating patients on evolving breast cancer research and the need for routine screenings.
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Expert Offers Surveillance, Lifestyle Guidance After CRC, Anal CancerAvoiding smoking, eating a high-fiber diet and routine screenings are key to reducing the risk of recurrence in colorectal or anal cancer.
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Remembering the Lessons of a Cancer DiagnosisAfter surviving colon cancer, I reflect on how the lessons from my journey transformed my life and guide me to embrace its beauty.
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Cancer Didn’t Break Me; It Revealed My StrengthI’m a single mom with chronic lymphocytic leukemia sharing how cancer tested me but revealed my resilience, hardship and the power of speaking up.
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The Real Boss of the Pulmonary Medicine Oncology ClinicA doctor describes a nurse’s ability to make his job rewarding and efficient, which he said can be a rare quality in a partner.
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Cancer Is Like a Race, and I’m Determined to WinCancer — and its treatments — can feel like a grueling race, but I’m using frequent follow-ups and an excellent care team to stay ahead of the game.
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JAK Inhibitors May Reverse Immunotherapy-Induced DiabetesExisting autoimmune drugs may prevent or reverse a serious side effect faced by patients with cancer.
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Opdivo Misses Disease-Free Survival Goal in Kidney Cancer TrialOpdivo failed to improve disease-free survival in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma at high risk of relapse, according to findings from CheckMate 914.
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Navigating Cancer Test ResultsAn expert recommends that people who are anxious wait until the doctor’s office or clinic is open before clicking on the email that holds their test results.
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The Importance of Telling Your Cancer Story HonestlyGood news in the cancer space is great, but we need to share more cancer stories about the good, bad and the ugly
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The Good Advice Outweighed the Bad Comments During CancerI heard some bad comments and had scary thoughts after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but the good outweighed the bad.
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Compassion During Cancer TreatmentA patient wrote about the smile and hug he received every time he went for a doctor’s visit, in addition to the wealth of information she provided whenever he had questions related to his cancer.
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The Gift of a Question in Cancer CareDebbie Scoles, RN, has been a source of strength and hope for patients wit hcancer and colleagues alike.
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Surrendering to God: How My Faith Led to Healing From CancerThrough colon cancer and liver cancer, faith is what brought me to peace and clarity during treatment and now survivorship.
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Expert Shares Key Insights During Melanoma Awareness MonthFor Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Douglas Johnson explains how stage and features of the disease can guide treatment decisions after diagnosis.
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A Cancer Survivor's StoryDeborah Lorick, M.S.N., M.H.A., RN, RNOCN, was the assistant nurse manager on the oncology unit where my husband was a patient. Deborah was always making sure that my husband, my children and I were well cared for.
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Cancer Does Not Define MeA stage 3 bowel cancer survivor who recently found out she was in remission writes a poem about maintaining her identity despite cancer.
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‘One in a Million’ Oncology Nurse Connecting Patients to Care for a Rare CancerA mother describes how an administrator was able to help connect her and her son to the care that he needed for fibrolamellar carcinoma.
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Taking a Drink From the Fire HoseSeveral colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
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An Oncology Nurse Makes Me Feel Like Her Only PatientI wish all patients had a nurse like Alyssa Johnson, M.S.N., RN.
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Protect Your Healing by Lowering Chemical Exposure After Cancer DiagnosisIt is important to understand why it is vital that patients and survivors of cancer take steps to reduce the body’s burden both before and after treatment.
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A Letter to My Children Who Loved Their Sister Through CancerWhen my daughter had cancer, my other children carried our family with grace, compassion and strength I didn’t know I’d one day need from them.
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Self-Advocacy Can Help Patients Navigate Cancer Treatment ChallengesSpeaking up during cancer treatment helped one patient manage side effects, address insurance issues and stay productive throughout chemotherapy.
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A Lung Legend"Dr. Ramirez is passionate about lung cancer and his research," writes Kristen Gurba in a submission for the CURE® Lung Cancer Heroes® Award.
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Future Directions in CLL TreatmentLori A. Leslie, MD, and Hoshiyuki Iida, APN, offer closing thoughts on the future treatment landscape of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Compassion and Courage Define Cancer NursesA cancer nurse focuses on alleviating or reducing the anxiety patients often feel when undergoing cancer treatment.
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Navigating Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Key Considerations for PatientsDr. Eunice Wang shares the importance of staying informed about AML subtypes and genetic mutations like FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3), getting tested and engaging your caregiver team
