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Updates From a PARP Inhibitor Clinical Trial for Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic CancerA subset of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and an inherited BRCA mutation rapidly progressed during a clinical trial of Lynparza.
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CURExtra - Faces of FatigueMany cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy experience moderate to severe treatment-related fatigue—tiredness, feeling drained, low energy, shortness of breath, concentration difficulty—and although the specific cause is unknown, there are ways to manage cancer fatigue including exercise, meditation, stress reduction, energy conservation and certain medications.
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A Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver Shares the Importance of Understanding Your DiagnosisUnderstanding a diagnosis is not just something for a patient's care team, the patient needs to understand their diagnosis as well.
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Carefully Staged: Advances in Early Stage Lung CancerPotentially curative therapy for each stage of early lung cancer is evolving.
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Newly Discovered Biomarker May Help Personalize Colorectal Cancer TreatmentResearchers might be on to a new biomarker for patients with colorectal cancer, says Martin D. Berger, M.D., oncologist at the University of Southern California.
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Innovative Breast Cancer Treatment is LaggingAlthough breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in the United States, patients are left with unmet needs.
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Finding a Gem in the Midst of a Cancer DiagnosisAn Extraordinary Healer article honoring Jackie Wiegand, RN [Northstar Health System in Iron River, Michigan]
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Abby's Oncology Nurse: A Gift of Love to Our FamilyAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carol Tomek RN, OCN [HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona]
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Living Your Breast Life: Genetic & Genomic Testing for Minority WomenAlthough Minority Health Awareness Month is drawing to an end, the fight for equity in healthcare isn’t over.
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Blending the Art and Skill of Oncology Nursing With Boundless CompassionExtraordinary Healer Volume 10's winning essay honoring Lynne Malestic, RN [ Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage, California ]
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All Over the Map When It Comes to SurvivorshipEvery survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer has unique follow-up needs. A ‘road map’ for this process can help.
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A Tireless Advocate for Children With Cancer and a Beacon of HopeAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Diana Gordon, RN, MSN, CNCP, CPON [ University of North Carolina, Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Chapel Hill, North Carolina]
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A Healing JourneySurvivors and caregivers reflect on the cancer experience as Paddle for Life marks its 10-year anniversary.
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The Power of Friendship at the MORE THAN PINK WalkHope Village Committee members find strength in friendship in the fight against breast cancer.
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Bringing Hogwarts to the Oncology UnitAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACQUELINE FARLEY, RN, B.S.N. [UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA]
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Myeloma Specialists Share Their Treatment StrategiesExperts in multiple myeloma share the newest information on the goals of therapy in symptomatic disease, testing for minimal residual disease, the role of transplantation, and the use of maintenance therapy.
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The Perfect Guide"It seems natural to connect with one person when receiving care from a team of people. For me, that person was LeSandra Bertch."
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Not the 'Typical Cancer Patient'Katherine Heinowitz said she had the best year of her life after being diagnosed with cancer. But to do that, she had to do something she had never done before.
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Can Cancer Be a Laughing Matter?Humor can be a valuable healing strategy for patients with cancer and their doctors.
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In the Midst of Cancer Uncertainty, Pausing to RegroupAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JUDY FISHER, OCN [LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL IN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE]
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Making Everyone BetterThis essay way written by Meaghan Connors from the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department nominating registered nurse, LeSandra Bertch, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
