From experiencing the death of loved ones to receiving my own diagnosis and becoming involved in advocacy, my cancer experience has come full circle.
A man writes about his wife’s oncologist, Dr. Frederic J. Kaye, and describes how he went above and beyond to provide supportive care during her lung cancer journey.
A cancer survivor shares advice on how people can support a friend with cancer.
A patient with multiple myeloma nominates a nurse who is the welcoming face patients sometimes need when going for doctor’s visits.
Accepting both my beauty and flaws helps me push away the fear cancer brings.
The 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.
The panel concludes with Danielle Hicks sharing where viewers can go to learn more about the information and resources discussed in the panel, including safety information. Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Joseph Wood and his caregiver, Deborah Wood, provide advice for patients and caregivers with prostate cancer who may be in similar situations, and comment on the support they have received from their family and community.
Staying positive while receiving cancer treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma helped me feel grateful for happy moments.
A colleague describes the RN coordinator at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital as the rock that patients need during their cancer treatment.
Head and neck cancer treatments and the subsequent side effects can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers due to the impact they have on routine activities, writes a speech-language pathologist at Cancer Treatment Center of America Atlanta. However, the expert notes, there are plenty of specialists who can help improve patient quality of life.
One patient details how her oncology nurse was the caring energy she needed when undergoing treatment for cancer.
Panelists discuss how preparing multiple myeloma patients for treatment involves structured education, emotional support, and proactive symptom management—emphasizing clear communication about the four-drug regimen, logistics, and supportive care to empower patients and ensure safety throughout their treatment journey.
Dr. Roy H. Decker is a lung cancer hero — a “triple threat” in lung radiation oncology as a clinical innovator, teacher and ground-breaking clinical trialist, explains a colleague.
At first, I thought I had hemorrhoids, but ended up eventually being diagnosed with anal cancer.
Outpatient CAR T therapy has reduced hospital stays by two-thirds while maintaining safety for those with blood cancers, according to Dr. Olalekan Oluwole.
An advocate who lost her life due to metastatic breast cancer is honored for her incredible dedication to helping other women feel less alone during their cancer journeys.
Patients "need to be proactive" as they coordinate care between two diseases.
Dr. Kara Kelly discusses specific long-term health considerations that AYA survivors of lymphoma should be aware of to best prepare for survivorship.
He dreams that this ever-growing body of knowledge will progressively improve the ability to understand and treat cancer; multiple myeloma has been at the center of this dream.
As difficult as my cancer journey was, there were a lot of good things that came out of it. Cancer changed my life. It changed my perspective. It showed me what is truly important and valuable in life.
The holiday season is here, so here’s a festive poem to remind us that cancer should not control us during this time.
When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, my oncology nurse ended up becoming a trusted friend.
Elzbieta Kowalski, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, places service to patients, co-workers and others at the forefront of all her actions and embraces our organization’s service excellence standards.