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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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KITE-363 Shows High Response in B-Cell Lymphoma With Manageable SafetyThe dual-targeting CAR T-cell therapy KITE-363 showed positive response rates and manageable side effects in relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma.
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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.
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Breaking Down the Stigma and How to Better Understand Rare Blood CancersDr. Neha Mehta-Shah discusses ways patients with rare blood cancers, such as lymphoma, can better understand their specific subtype of disease.
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I'm Not Alone During My Cancer JourneyI thought I would be fighting my battle with lymphoma alone, but my community of fellow cancer fighters stood with me.
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Birthdays Come With Tears After Cancer"Moments feel better when they are stolen," wrote a cancer survivor.
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From Patient to Researcher: It’s Not All About the CureI’m working to make cancer treatments less painful by developing donor-derived CAR therapies, so others don’t have to suffer the way I did.
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Ranch Princess: How My Horse Helped Me Through CancerEven when I didn’t feel like riding, brushing and grooming her kept my spirits up and provided a social outlet that wasn’t medically oriented.
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Facing Lung Cancer: My Journey from Diagnosis to SurgeryDiagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, I chose robot-assisted surgery, navigating pain, fear and the bond with fellow cancer patients through it all.
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A Cancer Nurse Heals the Body, Mind and SoulFor a young girl dying of cancer, whose mother had other children at home to take care of, Sobha Akkar, B.S.N., RN, OCN, became a motherly figure.
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Experiencing My 'Firsts' at the Cancer CenterMy firsts walking into the cancer center was a defining moment for me.
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Diagnosis Day: What I Felt, What I LearnedI found a lump and was shocked to learn it was breast cancer, but over 22 years I’ve learned healing takes time, asking for help is strength, and hope grows.
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Bold Goal, Bold ActionAs we observe World Cancer Day, I’m reflecting on my own family’s experience with blood cancer.
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Warmth, Friendship and Compassion in Cancer CareCarla Chapman, a nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is recognized for her unwavering support of patients, while Deb Christensen, an oncologist and patient advocate, dedicates her life to helping patients through volunteer work and education.
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How One Cancer ‘Thriver’ Finds Peace and Strength From the OceanA “thriver” of triple-negative breast cancer shares a poem to mark the 10th anniversary of her survivorship.
