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What it Means to be Patient First in Cancer CareCassidy Lockwood was nominated for the 2024 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award for her exceptional patient-first care, expert knowledge and compassionate support of patients with cancer.
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An Amazing Human, Accomplished Surgeon and Humble Lung Cancer HeroA lung cancer survivor explains how Dr. Brendon Stiles is an asset to the lung cancer community. "He is such an accomplished thoracic surgeon, but he is so humble and generous with his time."
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Guiding Hope for Patients With Lung CancerTwo colleagues of Amy Wallace, an oncology nurse, nominated her for the Extraordinary Healer Award based on her care of patients with lung cancer.
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After a Horrible Experience With a Prescribed Drug Taper, I Decided to Wean Off Prednisone MyselfI’d become an eating machine with a loathsome attitude on prednisone, so I decided to conduct my own taper of the drug.
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A Passionate Patient Advocate for Those With CancerCandise Jordan, FNP-BC, AONP, always knew that she was going to be a hematology/oncology nurse pratitioner.
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Future Outlook of Kidney Cancer TreatmentExpert oncologists offer closing thoughts on emerging therapeutic strategies, unmet needs, and the future of kidney cancer treatment.
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Finding Support After a Myeloma DiagnosisI was diagnosed with myeloma more than two decades ago and am lucky to have support throughout.
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‘Special Kind of Person to Be an Oncology Nurse’One colleague describes her fellow nurse as someone who puts patients at ease during treatment.
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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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The Impact of the Oncology Nurse Navigator on the Lives of Patient and CaregiverJill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, shows her commitment to her patients and their caregivers through acts of kindness and compassion — especially during tough times.
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Angie’s Impact Story: No Longer in the Shadows – Spreading Awareness About Metastatic Breast CancerIn February 2016, Angie was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer after experiencing back and rib pain.
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Navtemadlin Shows Biomarker Response in Patients with R/R MyelofibrosisPatients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) myelofibrosis experienced reduced biomarkers of disease severity following treatment with navtemadlin.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The Invisible Side EffectAlthough there is little relief available to cancer survivors experiencing neuropathy, hope may be on the horizon.
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Making the Most of Life Despite Having Stage 4 CholangiocarcinomaEven though I will never be cancer-free from cholangiocarcinoma, I’m ready to face the next chapter in my life and make the most of it.
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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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A Wonderful Addition to My Son’s Cancer TeamMy son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.
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A Poem: My Colon Cancer RemixI hope my poem — which outlines my experience being diagnosed with colon cancer — brings light to someone’s day.
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My Left Breast Cries No MoreMy right breast took the brunt but my left breast cried for years.
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Opdivo Plus Cabometyx Safe, Effective in Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaOpdivo plus Cabometyx resulted in a significant progression and survival benefits compared with Sutent in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
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Keytruda Plus Chemo May Improve Penile Cancer OutcomesKeytruda plus platinum-based chemotherapy appeared to be safe and effective in treating penile squamous cell carcinoma.
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We Are All Unique in Our Experiences With CancerAs a health care provider who specializes in lymphedema, I had a unique perspective when I was diagnosed with cancer.
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Our Guardian Angel in Cancer CareHer beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.
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The Importance of Utilizing Support Networks Following a Cancer DiagnosisDr. John Oertle discusses the key benefits to come from patients with cancer connecting with support networks, advocacy groups and resources.
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I Am in Here: A Poem About Life With CancerChemotherapy-related baldness pressured my strained self-identity. Was I the same person?
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Personalized Kidney Cancer Vaccine May Help Prevent Future RelapseIn a clinical trial, patients treated with a kidney cancer vaccine remained cancer-free after a median of nearly three years.
