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Daunting Firsts from CancerThe firsts I experienced after receiving a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer opened my eyes to the beauty of life.
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'Stronger Than the Storm' of CancerA woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.
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Hope After an Unexpected Cancer DiagnosisThis is the poem I wrote to help myself cope with my new diagnosis. It served as a reminder that I was resilient.
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The Mind of CancerCancer makes your mind wander in many strange directions. If ever you wanted to know what an emotional rollercoaster really felt like, get on the cancer coaster and go for a ride.
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Although Many of Us Don’t Love the Idea of It, Exercise Can Help Reduce the Effects of LymphedemaA physical therapist recalls how one of her patient’s with prostate cancer hated exercise when he first came to visit her, but then his mindset changed once he realized his lymphedema started to get under control.
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Study Results Champion Keytruda/Chemo as ‘New Standard of Care’ in TNBC SubsetThe combination of Keytruda and chemotherapy improved survival rates in patients with PD-L1—positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
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Do You Ever Question Your Cancer Care?I’ve always received impeccable care at my cancer center, but a recent experience made me feel like I was no longer a priority.
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How Breast Cancer Taught Me Resilience in Unexpected Life ChallengesLessons I learned from a cancer diagnosis have been applied in some surprising and seemingly unrelated aspects of my life.
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Making Space for the Important Things in LifeA Navy veteran and football coach tackles prostate cancer diagnosis, with family’s support.
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Cancer Questions and Unwanted DripsA survivor of myxofibrosarcoma expresses his thoughts about cancer recurrence and treatment options in a poem.
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Recognizing an Oncology Nurse Who Has Been a Guardian Angel And Co-Pilot During a Patient’s Unexpected Cancer JourneyEvery year, she helps coordinate fundraising for other lung cancer groups and research efforts. She is totally committed to the lung cancer community and her patients.
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MRD Negativity May Be Achievable With Revumenib in Some Leukemia SubsetChildren and adults with relapsed/refractory KMT2A rearranged acute leukemia may obtain promising response rates with revumenib, a novel targeted therapy.
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Onward in the Fight Against Multiple MyelomaMultiple Myeloma Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness both locally and nationally about efforts to fight myeloma.
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Selfless Acts of Service in Cancer CareA colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.
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How to Talk to a Care Team About Post-Mastectomy Chest NumbnessSensations in the chest after a mastectomy matter because they affect safety and quality of life, an expert said.
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Bridging the Cancer Care GapNot only does Amanda Kelm, B.S.N., RN, OCN, build a rapport with the patient and family, but she also assesses the patient and determines their proper mode of transportation.
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A Patient's Cancer PositionalityThere's irony in a healing place for a patient's cancer positionality.
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Debunking the Myth That Healthy People Don’t Get CancerThe myth that "healthy people don’t get cancer" contributed to my shame, but I’ve learned that cancer can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle choices.
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Cancer Made Me SuperstitiousAfter being diagnosed with cancer, I’m nervous to plan for my future, and can’t say I’m in remission without knocking on wood.
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New Jersey Patients Receiving First-of-Its-Kind Catheter Based Pancreatic Cancer TreatmentExperts at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center have successfully treated their first patients using the TAMP™ therapy platform.
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The Pros and Cons of Seeking a Second Opinion In Cancer TreatmentAn expert explains the importance of getting a second opinion during a cancer journey.
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Advances in Sarcoma Treatment and Future DirectionsAn expert writes about his experience as a sarcoma medical oncologist and how the field may progress with several therapies in the pipeline.
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Helping Underserved Women at the Community Level Can Be a Crucial Step Toward Reducing Deaths From Late-Stage Breast CancerHelping underserved women at the community level can be a crucial step toward reducing deaths from late-stage breast cancer. A grassroots initiative in Florida aims to contribute to that change and inspire the formation of similar groups.
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Standing Strong Through Cancer Like a BluebonnetBluebonnets are a tenacious flower, which have taught me to be tenacious through breast cancer.
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My Brain Cancer Journey After Giving BirthTwo months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
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Oncology Nurses Give To Their Patients Without ReservationOncology nurses not only give to their patients without reservations, but they also help their other nurses without reservations.
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Physical and Mental Care of Patients is Meaningful During Cancer TreatmentA doctor from the department of radiation oncology at Emory’s Clifton Campus describes a nurse at her institution who goes “above and beyond” her call of duty by training her colleagues and making her patients feel comfortable.
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Reflecting on 2024 Following an Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisNearly 12 years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Julie Brokaw believes life is a miracle.
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Compassion for End of Life Is Key for an Oncology NurseThat first exposure to caring for critically ill patients started an oncology nurse on a journey that created a legacy.
