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Getting the Most From Your CLL Care TeamJosie Montegaard, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, and Yuliya Linhares, MD, conclude their discussion with advice for patients with CLL on managing their diagnosis and treatment.
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Unsung Heroes Among Oncology NursesA woman describes a nurse that helped her mother during her cancer journey, a time that can be described as an ‘unwanted and unwelcomed horror in their life.’
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From Navigating the Unknown to Building a Movement: My DCIS JourneyThe bad news is you have ductal carcinoma in situ. The good news is that DCIS is the best type of breast cancer to get.
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It’s Me, A Cancer Survivor, I Refuse to Be IgnoredI was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 20. I’ve learned to embrace the pauses in life and stand proud as a survivor who won’t be ignored.
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Thinking of Happy Memories During My Husband's CancerOn the harder days with my husband’s cancer, we would try to remember happy memories to help improve our moods.
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Communication and Compassion in the Oncology SettingGeorgia Smith's, M.S.N., FNP-BC, impact both at the bedside and as a nurse practitioner is incredible.
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Finding Peace Amid the Fear of CancerEverything was hitting me all at once, and then it happened: Megha Shah, B.S.N., RN, OCN, walked into the room, and I found complete peace in her smile.
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Something to Hold on to During CancerThe night before my mastectomy, I had a dream about my grandmother who died of breast cancer, which gave me hope throughout the frightening process.
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My Nurse's Guidance and Compassion Helped Me Survive Myelodysplastic SyndromeThe expertise, guidance and overall compassion of Katherine Caprinolo, B.S.N., RN have quite literally helped me survive these past two years.
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An Oncology Nurse That Does It AllA clinical office practice nurse embraces the positive with her patients and strives for improved outcomes, even when it may not seem possible.
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An Angel to Patients With CancerAs anyone who has sat at the bedside of a terminally ill patient knows, those who hold out a hand — literally or figuratively — to help a patient and their loved ones is a hero to them.
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Empowering Patients and Advocating For Yourself After Cervical CancerDr. Ritu Salani discusses how patients with cervical cancer can advocate for their health and collaborate with their medical team to ensure the best care.
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Corner Room in a Pueblo, Colorado Cancer HospitalI wrote this heart-felt poem after watching my father pass away from stage 4 lung cancer.
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How an Oncology Nurse Can Make an Infusion Center a ‘Pleasant and Comfortable’ ExperienceA patient describes her experience with a nurse shortly after her breast cancer surgery, which involved relocation to another facility.
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Can ctDNA Help Guide Surgical Decision Making in Breast CancerDr. Rita Mukhtar and Dr. Joshua K. Sabari discuss the role of ctDNA to guide surgical decision-making after neoadjuvant chemo in breast cancer treatment.
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An Inspiring, Guiding Light Through Lung Cancer"He strengthens you with the scientific knowledge he provides, with his courage as a role model and with his fighting spirit.”
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A Compassionate and Collaborative Oncology Infusion NurseTwo colleagues of an oncology nurse highlight her utmost respect for patients and as a liaison to the greater team.
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Turning Sorrow Into Joy: The Oncologist Who Gave My Life BackA woman with metastatic breast cancer pens a heartfelt tribute to the oncologist who saved her life and approached her care with empathy and encouragement.
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A Journey Into the Unknown With My Daughter’s Aggressive Brain CancerWhen my daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, I was unsure about clinical trials but eventually learned that it was a lifeline that would save her.
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Key Immune Cells Linked to Better Kidney Cancer OutcomesPD-1 treatment may help by shifting certain immune cells to fight diseases like kidney cancer; higher CD163-positive TAMs are linked to better outcomes.
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Patient-Provider Communication Styles Affect My Cancer ExperienceMy doctor and I have different communication styles, though it is extremely important that we understand each other.
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What Patients With Polycythemia Vera Should Know After ASCO 2025Patients with blood cancers like polycythemia vera, a kind of myeloproliferative neoplasm, may benefit in learning more about recent data from ASCO 2025.
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My Journey With Squamous Cell CarcinomaA patient shares his experience with a squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
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Dr. Eng Breaks Down Braftovi Plus Erbitux FDA Approval in BRAF+ mCRCDr. Cathy Eng discusses the importance of the Braftovi plus Erbitux FDA approval for treatment-naive BRAF V600E+ metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Nurses Leading the Way in Cancer CareEmily Armstrong, Rose Sawyer and Ruth Cummings, oncology nurses, are recognized for their dedication, expertise and patient advocacy at Denver Health.
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Friends Supported Me Through Cancer With Air Hugs, Prayers and Quality TimeMany well-meaning people wanted to hug me after hearing of my rectal cancer diagnosis, but I’m not a very touchy person. So, loved ones supported me in other ways.
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What Becomes Priority When An Illness Steps Foot Front and Center?A survivor of multiple cancers over the span of 27 years expresses her feelings about her cancer journey through a poem.
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A Model Oncology Nurse at the HelmPatients quickly bond with Tiffany Beeler Vaughan, B.S.N., RN because they sense her strong empathy and compassion toward them, traits that are difficult to teach.
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Finding Comfort and Connection in the Chemo LoungeDuring treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and autoimmune anemia, I found relief and encouragement in a caring conversation with my oncology nurse.
