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Leora Stewart

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Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatment

A knowledgeable and compassionate oncology nurse can make a huge different in a patient’s cancer treatment.

Cheryl Reiswerg

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Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology Practice

One patient credits two oncology nurses for being knowledgeable and compassionate towards all patients they cared for especially during the establishment of a new oncology practice.

Denise Sirchie

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The Guide’s Silhouette

A breast cancer survivor writes a poem about a symbol of reassurance she saw while fatigued from cancer treatments.

Dr. Eli Avisar

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A Pioneer of Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Who Never Gives up on Patients

A surgical oncologist honors an admirable doctor in the field who refuses to falter in the face of challenges in order to do exhaust every opportunity possible to improve the lives of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Pam Wilson

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To My Loved Ones, ‘You’ve Held the Pause Button Long Enough’ During My Cancer Journey

After I was diagnosed with cancer, I started to feel like a burden to my loved ones. So, I wrote a letter urging them to continue on with other aspects of their lives.

Mary Hassler

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Oncology Nurses Have A Special Understanding Of Their Patients

Oncology nurses have a special understanding of their patients and their patients' needs. One patient shares their story on how that special understanding made a major difference in her cancer journey.

Lorelei Colbert

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We Need To Talk About Cancer and Breast Health Before Age 40

People are always shocked when I tell them I am a breast cancer survivor, highlighting the need to discuss the fact that people under the age of 40 can be diagnosed, too.

Phyllis Hill

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My Oncology Nurse Shows a Compassion Beyond What Most People Do

If I get nervous about a test result, she always takes time to talk with my husband and me about it and explain what the results mean.

Liz D'Imperio

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Working Behind the Scenes for Patients With Lung Cancer

A colleague nominates Jody Ruth Steinhardt for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her commitment to changing the world for patients with lung cancer.

Jennifer Sertl

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The Art of Engagement: From Cancer Survivor to Researcher

In an era of trauma, people whose buoyancy elevates both purpose and agency shine like a flashlight in the darkness. During the past year of uncertainty, Dave Bjork was that light for many.

Howard Campbell

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Oncology Teamwork With a Personal Touch

They work as a team always. In this way, they are always up-to-date on each and every patient’s condition and needs.

Gary Bloom

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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Before closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.

Amy Forsythe

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More Than A Case Manager

Having a daughter with cancer can be difficult, but having a nurse by your side guiding your daughter and yourself throughout the journey can make things a little less stressful.

Karen Cavanaugh

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The Underwater Tug of Cancer

A retired public health specialist and survivor of both thyroid and breast cancer pens a poem about her experiences with treatment and what it’s like to be “pulled under the water” by cancer.

Heather Hagstrom

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'Rainbows of Hope' During Cancer

A woman uses a poem to explain how seeing a double rainbow before and during her cancer journey gave her hope.

Susan Vanderver

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‘I Feel as Though I Know Her:’ How Connectedness and Support for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Travels Across Social Media

A metastatic breast cancer survivor honors another survivor whom she was inspired by through social media for her contributions to helping others who have lost their hair during cancer treatment and spreading positivity.

Alicia Morgans, MD

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Overview of Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

An overview of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and the role of PSMA in mCRPC.

Tonya Powell

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How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion Room

A patient details how her oncology nurse always made her feel safe no matter how overwhelming her workload may have been.

Dr. Richard Stone

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Caring Deeply About Patients With Cancer, Colleagues and Clinical Research

Ilene Galinsky, ANP-BC, "had the courage to fiercely stand up for her patients’ best interests despite conventions of rank, seniority and arbitrary rules," a colleague said.

Hobert Fields

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My Wife’s Oncologist Is a Hero

A man writes about how his wife’s doctor saved her life after she was given three weeks to three months to live.

Timothy Green

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Oncology Nurses Have A Love for Healing

One patient recounts how his oncology nurse's love for healing helped him on his treatment journey.

Mari Casanova

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A Huge Heart for Patients With Lung Cancer

A patient with small cell lung cancer nominates writes about the woman who connected her to others with the same diagnosis.

Sharie Lisowski

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Counting My Blessings As the Wife of a Prostate Cancer Survivor

As the wife of a prostate cancer survivor, I’m eternally grateful for Colorado’s early blood draw program that helped my husband get lifesaving treatment early.

Dr. Kishore Dass

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‘Relentless and Incredible Compassion’ Towards Patients With Cancer

An oncologist details how his oncology nurse has helped him for over 12 years and makes him look forward to caring for over 80 patients every day with her support.

Pamela Locke Ulosevich

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Experiencing a Lumpectomy and Gaining 'Insight'

A woman writes a poem about how she leaned on family, faith and friends when a suspicious spot was discovered during her annual mammogram appointment.

Lisa Mummey

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Cancer Went From Scary to ‘a Tad More Tolerable’ With a Supportive Oncology Nurse

A patient with cancer details how an oncology nurse was with her throughout treatment despite having a bad reaction with her first round.

Traci Renner

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A Patient With Cancer’s Angel on Earth

After undergoing surgery for brain tumors, a patient details how her nurse helped her recovery even while having the coronavirus.

Judith Glanz

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The ‘Shining Light’ of the Oncology Team

From public health professional to a patient with breast cancer, this person details the selfless that an oncology nurse exhibits in her daily life.

Sharon Williams

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A Leader With a Sweet Smile and Dedication to Her Patients

One colleague details how her fellow oncology nurse puts her all towards her patients and sets an example for others at her center.

Katina Bland

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Unmet Needs in the Management of EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLC

Before closing out their discussion on treatment for EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLC, experts discuss prominent unmet needs in this setting.

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