Contributors


Dr. Maria João Cardoso

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Fighting to Give Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer a Voice

A medical oncologist is recognized for her contributions in organizing the first international conference dedicated solely to metastatic breast cancer in an effort to give patients a platform to share their stories.


Bola Ogundimu

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Navigating My Breast Cancer Journey That Came Out of Nowhere

I had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.


Yale School of Medicine

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15% of U.S. Cancer Patients Are Active Smokers at Time of Diagnosis

The addition of smoking status to the National Cancer Database might inform more effective treatment for smokers with cancer.


Sabrina Serani

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Herceptin, Perjeta Regimen May Be Effective Without Chemo in Breast Cancer

Among patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, Herceptin and Perjeta plus endocrine therapy proved to be beneficial without chemotherapy.


Kathleen Harper, LMHC

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I Was Told ‘You’re Not that Bad’ My Whole Life — Even During Cancer

After being told, "You're not that bad" my whole life, I continued to hear that after being diagnosed with leukemia — which some called "the best" cancer to have.


Liz Dorcey

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My 'Pillars of Support' During Ovarian Cancer

After leaving an unsupportive support group for ovarian cancer, I finally found my pillars of support.


Robin Torpey, D.N.P., RN-BC, B.S.

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A Cancer Nurse Changes the Lives of Patients

When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, it is probably one of the scariest times in their life. A nurse not only needs to provide good care, she also needs to be a good listener.


Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology

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Do I Have Ovarian Cancer? Understanding the Early Signs, Detection and Treatment

Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ovarian cancer.



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Bringing Together the CAR T-Cell Therapy Community

It’s easy to think of scientific researchers as existing in a vacuum.


Betsy Stinson

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I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New Normal

I have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.



Dr. Stephanie H. Greco

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Beyond Cancer Care

Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.


Brandi Benson, MFA

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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient Advocate

A nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.


Sharon Anderson

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Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare Cancer

After reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.


Bri Majsiak
Bri Majsiak

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A Journey to Mastectomy: Here’s What I Learned

It’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.


Lisa Lorden

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How Superwoman Battled Stomach Cancer at Age 78

I am a nurse practitioner and a professor. But my best job was being a daughter and caregiver to the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have.


Dr. Andrew M. Evens

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Understanding AYA Lymphoma Care and Why Treatment May Differ by Age

Dr. Andrew M. Evens breaks down what it means to be an adolescent or young adult with lymphoma and how treatment differs from pediatric and adult care.


Larry Litwack

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Caring Cancer Clinicians Make All the Difference

When I met my myeloma care team, something just clicked, and I knew I was in good hands.


Jodi Decker

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10 Things I Learned After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

I didn’t know that there were many kinds of breast cancer or how obsessed people were with hair.


Tiffany Jones

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My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My Culture

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.


Kelly Huffman

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Oncologists Don’t Know Everything

There is hope with cancer! Do not let anyone tell you differently — even a physician.


Sarah Lujan RN

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Living Cancer Survivorship as an Oncology Nurse

Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.


Harley Durham

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My Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis at 22 Weeks Pregnant

During my second trimester of pregnancy, I started to notice a weird rash, which led to other events before my diagnosis of AML.


Alex N. Mesbahi, MD

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Breast Neurotization May Help Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Care

With breast neurotization after receiving a mastectomy, breast cancer survivors may be able to mitigate post-mastectomy chest numbness over time.


Linda Windham

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Finding A Community of Hope in the Midst of Cancer

When it comes to life — and cancer — there is strength in numbers. I learned this after joining a cancer support group that offered me hope.


Dr. Yufei Liu

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Precision Radiation Therapy Makes Strides in Colorectal Cancer Care

Dr. Yufei Liu discusses how updates to precision radiation therapy are reshaping colorectal cancer care.


Colleen Moretti

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Taking Control of Diet May Improve Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma

Eating a plant-based diet has been associated with sustained MRD negativity for patients with multiple myeloma.


Sandra Finestone, PsyD

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The 'Gift' of Cancer

A woman describes how cancer changed her life for the better in her poem, 'Gift.'


Dr. Sara Tolaney

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An Oncology Nurse Who Goes Above and Beyond

An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.