Contributors


Audrey Sternberg

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Rubraca Staves Off Disease Progression Better Than Chemotherapy in BRCA-Mutant Relapsed Ovarian Cancer, Research Shows

Rubraca improved progression-free survival in patients with BRCA1/2-mutant, platinum-sensitive, relapsed ovarian cancer, according to findings from the ARIEL4 clinical trial.


Molly Lesniak

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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Before closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.


End Brain Cancer

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Support Patient Access and Education with the End Brain Cancer Initiative for GiveBIG 2025

People can help EBCI reach their goal of $20,000 dollars raised for GiveBIG 2025 by giving at endbraincancer.org/donate.


Alison Silberman

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Raising Awareness of Financial Struggles Faced by AYA Cancer Survivors

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week sheds light on the financial hardships young cancer survivors face, including debt and limited assistance.


Mark Klein

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The Power of Hope in Cancer Care

A patient's husband writes about the persistence and passion of her oncologist, Dr. Bruno Fang, in helping her through treatment for stage 4 lung cancer.


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Debra Greif

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Boundaries Are Essential for Happy Holidays During Cancer

The thought of hosting family for a week in the middle of cancer treatment made me anxious, so I set a boundary — and felt much better after the fact.



Margarette Evans

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A Poem in Honor of My Niece Who Had Breast Cancer

I wrote this poem in honor of my niece who had breast cancer, who was determined to live out the rest of her life giving her loved ones hope and strength.


Dr. Suneel Kamath

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Breaking Down The Importance of Targeted Therapies in Colorectal Cancer Care

Dr. Suneel Kamath discusses the ALASCCA study in colorectal cancer and highlighted the importance of next-generation sequencing and testing.


Jeannie Jeter

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Hope and Positivity May Help Lead to Recovery

A retired registered nurse with tremendous compassion for patients writes a poem about how keeping hope alive throughout cancer treatment can help people recover.


Carol Townsend

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Suppose, Passage and Chemo: Three Poems About Cancer

Through it all, poetry was the lens through which I could examine and deal with these very emotional and painful times in my life.


Chris Ryan

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Imdelltra Shows Survival Benefit in Small Cell Lung Cancer

Imdelltra improved survival and quality of life versus chemotherapy as second-line treatment for small cell lung cancer, reinforcing it as a new SOC.


Jorge Calil

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Blessed to Have an Oncology Nurse in My Corner

Jessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.


Mark Sisk

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What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.


Dr. Guru Sonpavde

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Breaking Down the CheckMate 901 Trial Data for Metastatic Bladder Cancer

Dr. Guru Sonpavde discusses the CheckMate 901 trial evaluating Opdivo plus Yervoy for those with cisplatin-ineligible, metastatic urothelial carcinoma.


SPONSORED BY SANOFI

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A Game of Chess: Finding the Right Treatment Options for Patients with Multiple Myeloma

As the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma continues to evolve, it is key for patients to find a specialist in the field, ask questions and learn more about their options.


Jennifer Nellany

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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient Advocate

A nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.


Deborah Ann Both, B.S.N., RN, CTTS

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Striving for a Cancer-Free World

Christine Eastep demonstrates the highest commitment to every one of the patients and her staff to improve the outcomes in lung cancer treatment, with a commitment to sending her staff nurses to tobacco cessation classes.


Molly Conklin, B.S.N., RN, PCCN

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Oncology Nurses Present Composure, Kindness and Professionalism For Patients with Cancer

An oncology nurse clinical leader details how one of her staff members brought out the best in those around her, patients and nurses alike.


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Dr. Pouneh Razavi

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Breast MRI Offers Sensitive Imaging for High-Risk and Diagnosed Patients

Breast MRI helps doctors detect disease in newly diagnosed and high-risk patients without replacing mammograms, according to an expert.



Teresia Harding

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A Daily Routine and the Help of Friends Got Me Through Cancer

When I looked back on calendars and journals from my time with cancer, I was surprised to see that it was incredibly mundane.


Kim Margolin, M.D.

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In Plain English—Intratumoral Injection: Boosting the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor masses

Intratumoral injection—the boosting of the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor masses—is a promising treatment method because it’s effective AND it seems to cause fewer toxicities for the patient than combination systemic immunotherapy.


Jackie Topol, M.S., RD

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Warm Up With Fall Recipes

The new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.


Rachel Wong, RDN, CSO, LDN

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6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl Parties

Patients with cancer, their friends and families can enjoy these guilt-free recipes when sitting down to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe during Super Bowl 56 on Sunday.


Amanda Badal

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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By All

Oncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.


Marcus Yoakam, B.S.N., RN, ONS

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My Magnificent 'Mom' at the Cancer Center

"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."


Dr. Alireza Ghoreifi

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Patient and Disease-Related Factors Influence Outcomes in Urothelial Cancer

Patient and disease-related factors influence surgical recovery and treatment outcomes after Keytruda and Padcev in advanced urothelial cancer.


Eric Davis

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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite Cancer

A poem about cancer written by a man who subsequently died of the disease explores the idea of finding the small joys in life despite the pain of cancer and treatment.


Hana Whitefield

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Nurses Leading the Way in Cancer Care

Emily Armstrong, Rose Sawyer and Ruth Cummings, oncology nurses, are recognized for their dedication, expertise and patient advocacy at Denver Health.