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My Health, My Voice: Why Self-Advocacy Is ImportantI challenged a mistaken fall risk label before my transplant and proved that self-advocacy is crucial to both quality care and emotional well-being.
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Shining Through Cancer and FearEven after surgery and chemotherapy, I make sure to shine through cancer and any fear that stares at me.
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Biomarker Testing Tool Empowers Patients With Lung CancerThe Cancer Support Community's Biomarker Testing Tool can help identify which targeted therapy should be used for treatment in patients with lung cancer.
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The Future of CLL Care: Medical Breakthroughs and Patient-Physician CollaborationThe discussion will wrap up with perspectives on the future of CLL treatment, including anticipated improvements in patient care and quality of life, emerging therapies, and evolving patient roles in care decisions.
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When Cancer and COVID Collide: The Diagnosis That Changed It AllI was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2020, during COVID, which forced me to retire early and taught me I’m more than a statistic.
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Cracked, Not Broken: Life After Breast CancerBreast cancer cracked me open but didn’t break me — it gave me voice, purpose and courage to dream boldly, live fully and speak up for those who can’t.
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My Wife, My Myeloma HeroMy wife, Michelle, has used this diagnosis as a pillar of strength, doing all she can for her young boys and me and leading the best life she can, while along the way committing to raise funds and awareness to help improve and extend the lives of patients with myeloma
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Hope in StrengthDeborah Pickworth, who is living with stage 4 lung cancer, was nominated for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her impact in supporting and advocating for others with the disease.
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A Letter to Myself: You Were Made for This Breast Cancer JourneyPaula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, writes to her younger self on the lessons and challenges she faced as a patient with breast cancer.
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The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During TreatmentA patient with breast cancer details how her oncology nurse has helped her when experiencing side effects to the chemotherapy she’s receiving.
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Advances in Radiation Improve Precision in Brain Cancer TherapyThe field of radiation oncology has advanced in brain cancer treatment with precise therapeutic approaches including proton and carbon therapy.
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A Path After Cancer Doesn't Have to Be LinearI used to think that having lung cancer canceled all of my life's plans, but I realized I shouldn't give it that much power.
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Driving Lung Cancer Research With CompassionLivia Szeto, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has "unparalleled" patient relationships and research skills, allowing her to provide excellent care.
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Discussing the Mission of CURE With Our Former and New Editors-In-ChiefOur longtime editor-in-chief offers advice to his successor while discussing the news and education CURE magazine provides for patients with cancer, families and caregivers.
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I Wish I Advocated More When Doctors Told Me I Didn’t Have CancerOn multiple occasions, doctors told me not to worry, but I ended up being diagnosed with a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma.
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A Poem About Finding Purpose and Looking Ahead During CancerLearning that I had cancer — melanoma and renal cell carcinoma — made me feel like I lost something, but I keep looking ahead.
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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid CancerBefore closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.
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A Reliable Resource to Colleagues and Patients With CancerOne morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.
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Rock Solid CareA cancer survivor writes about the oncologist who helped him conquer the fears and anxieties of cancer treatments.
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Rapid Developments to Enhance Patient Experience in GU CancerNew treatment combinations are transforming genitourinary cancer care, improving survival and quality of life while personalizing patient outcomes.
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Lynparza Plus Zytiga Boosts PFS, Response Rates in Metastatic Prostate CancerLynparza, Zytiga and prednisone led to improved progression-free survival and response rates in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
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IDH Inhibitors Offer New, Safer Option for Some Brain TumorsIDH inhibitors, now FDA approved for lower-grade gliomas, yield fewer side effects than chemotherapy, said Dr. Ryan Merrell.
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Fotivda Monotherapy Demonstrated Efficacy in Previously Treated Metastatic RCCDr. Alexander Chehrazi-Raffle discusses findings from the phase 3 TiNivo-2 trial, designed to evaluate treatment with Fotivda in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
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As Rare Disease Day Approaches, I’m Reflecting on My MPN DiagnosisI was shocked when I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, and have dedicated myself to learning about the disease since.
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Compassionate and Courage Cancer CareCompassionate, caring and courageous are the words I would use to describe Marianne Smith, RN, ONC.
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Families Need to Be More Open About Cancer Risks, Because it Could Save the Life of Someone You LoveLast year, my wife died of triple-negative breast cancer that was caused by a genetic mutation. If her family risk was discussed more openly, she — and many others with an inherited predisposition to cancer — may still be here today.
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Courage, Caring and Commitment to Cancer and Her CommunityCourtney Huffstetler, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to cancer care.
