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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By AllOncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.
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My Magnificent 'Mom' at the Cancer Center"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."
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Patient and Disease-Related Factors Influence Outcomes in Urothelial CancerPatient and disease-related factors influence surgical recovery and treatment outcomes after Keytruda and Padcev in advanced urothelial cancer.
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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite CancerA poem about cancer written by a man who subsequently died of the disease explores the idea of finding the small joys in life despite the pain of cancer and treatment.
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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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One Myeloma Hero Helps Others While Helping HerselfAt 77 years young, Dr. Huntimerhas been dealing with the cancer world via her own battles with tumors and treatments since she was 22 years old.
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Treatment Initiation and Supportive Care ProcessesPanelists 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.
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Channeling Anger Into Advocacy After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisA colleague explains how one woman transformed the devastation of her breast cancer diagnosis into a “war strategy” of advocacy, starting at her kitchen table.
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Real-World Data Confirms Safety of Bavencio and Inlyta in Advanced RCCIn a real-world analysis of patients with advanced RCC, the combination of first-line Bavencio and Inlyta was effective and safe.
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Taking a Drink From the Fire HoseSeveral colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
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Breaking Down The Use of Rina-S in Advanced Ovarian CancerDr. Elizabeth K. Lee discusses the RAINFOL-01 clinical trial evaluating treatment with Rina-S in advanced ovarian cancer.
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Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer MonthsI used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.
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Find Me Now a Safe Place from CancerWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022, I of course turned to my art.
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How to Best Navigate a Diagnosis of Lung and Head and Neck CancerDr. Douglas Reznick shares advice for patients with lung or head and neck cancer who may feel overwhelmed by their diagnosis.
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How a Nutritious Diet May Help During Myeloma TreatmentMaintaining a healthy diet during treatment may help combat side effects.
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Promacta Improves Platelet Count, Transfusion Independence in MDSPromacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.
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Living Life Between Cancer AppointmentsWhen cancer entered our life, fear was a constant. However, we tried to live as joyously as possible between check-ups.
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Attitudes With Latitude About My CancerEven though I lost my hair from cancer treatment, I didn't let that stop me from styling my hair with attitude.
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Life Lessons of a Young Cancer WidowCancer robbed our family of more time with my husband. In the years since his death, this is what I’ve learned on grieving, life, dating and the fear of letting go.
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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ ShouldersThree different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.
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When My Wait and Watch Routine for Follicular Lymphoma EndedI reflected upon my last great trip with my husband and the moment my wait and watch approach ended for my follicular lymphoma.
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When Is My Cancer Birthday?More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.
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Advancing CML Management Towards an Ideal Patient JourneyThe panel concludes its discussion with insights on challenges and unmet needs in the CML treatment landscape, highlighting ways to better support patients and caregivers.
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What’s in a Name? How I Chose ‘Person’ Over ‘Survivor’ After CancerWhen asked to choose a word other than “survivor” to describe myself, I chose “person” because cancer does not define who I am.
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Patient Education, Shared Decision-Making, and Optimizing Care for ESR1-Mutated Breast CancerPanelists discuss how a multidisciplinary team approach to patient education and medication management is crucial for ensuring adherence and optimal outcomes with oral medications like elacestrant
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An Oncology Nurse Who Provides for OthersLinda Giamalva, B.S.N., RN-BC, NC IV, provides excellent care to all her patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.
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Padcev Significantly Improves OS in Real-World Urothelial CarcinomaAmong patients in the real world with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, Padcev significantly improved overall survival outcomes.
