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Finding Peace Amid the Fear of CancerEverything was hitting me all at once, and then it happened: Megha Shah, B.S.N., RN, OCN, walked into the room, and I found complete peace in her smile.
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Something to Hold on to During CancerThe night before my mastectomy, I had a dream about my grandmother who died of breast cancer, which gave me hope throughout the frightening process.
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My Nurse's Guidance and Compassion Helped Me Survive Myelodysplastic SyndromeThe expertise, guidance and overall compassion of Katherine Caprinolo, B.S.N., RN have quite literally helped me survive these past two years.
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An Oncology Nurse That Does It AllA clinical office practice nurse embraces the positive with her patients and strives for improved outcomes, even when it may not seem possible.
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An Angel to Patients With CancerAs anyone who has sat at the bedside of a terminally ill patient knows, those who hold out a hand — literally or figuratively — to help a patient and their loved ones is a hero to them.
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Empowering Patients and Advocating For Yourself After Cervical CancerDr. Ritu Salani discusses how patients with cervical cancer can advocate for their health and collaborate with their medical team to ensure the best care.
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Corner Room in a Pueblo, Colorado Cancer HospitalI wrote this heart-felt poem after watching my father pass away from stage 4 lung cancer.
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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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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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Erleada Reduces Risk of Death in Metastatic Prostate Cancer SubsetErleada reduced the risk of death by more than 20% compared with other treatments in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.
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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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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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Managing Cancer Demands With Flexibility and a Strategic MindsetIt isn’t easy having cancer. But like gardening in a harsh climate, survival and growth come from strategies, adaptation, and patience.
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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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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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My Difficult Decision to Stop Hormone Therapy After Breast CancerI hated the way that hormone drugs made me feel, so I spoke with my loved ones and oncology team and made the difficult decision to stop.
