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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.

Mark Klein

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The Power of Hope in Cancer Care

A patient's husband writes about the persistence and passion of her oncologist, Dr. Bruno Fang, in helping her through treatment for stage 4 lung cancer.

Jeannie Jeter

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Hope and Positivity May Help Lead to Recovery

A retired registered nurse with tremendous compassion for patients writes a poem about how keeping hope alive throughout cancer treatment can help people recover.

Chris Ryan

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Elranatamab Elicits Early, Deep Responses in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

Elranatamab led to early and deep responses in patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma who were previously treated with a BCMA-directed therapy.

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A Game of Chess: Finding the Right Treatment Options for Patients with Multiple Myeloma

As the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma continues to evolve, it is key for patients to find a specialist in the field, ask questions and learn more about their options.

Jennifer Nellany

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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.

Deborah Ann Both, B.S.N., RN, CTTS

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Striving for a Cancer-Free World

Christine Eastep demonstrates the highest commitment to every one of the patients and her staff to improve the outcomes in lung cancer treatment, with a commitment to sending her staff nurses to tobacco cessation classes.

Molly Conklin, B.S.N., RN, PCCN

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Oncology Nurses Present Composure, Kindness and Professionalism For Patients with Cancer

An oncology nurse clinical leader details how one of her staff members brought out the best in those around her, patients and nurses alike.

Samantha Rine

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Treating With Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Samantha’s Story

Rachel Wong, RDN, CSO, LDN

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6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl Parties

Patients with cancer, their friends and families can enjoy these guilt-free recipes when sitting down to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe during Super Bowl 56 on Sunday.

Amanda Badal

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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By All

Oncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.

Marcus Yoakam, B.S.N., RN, ONS

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My Magnificent 'Mom' at the Cancer Center

"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."

Eric Davis

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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite Cancer

A poem about cancer written by a man who subsequently died of the disease explores the idea of finding the small joys in life despite the pain of cancer and treatment.

Trey Kennedy

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One Myeloma Hero Helps Others While Helping Herself

At 77 years young, Dr. Huntimerhas been dealing with the cancer world via her own battles with tumors and treatments since she was 22 years old.

Jonathan Colemere

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Channeling Anger Into Advocacy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A colleague explains how one woman transformed the devastation of her breast cancer diagnosis into a “war strategy” of advocacy, starting at her kitchen table.

Liz McSpadden

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Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer Months

I used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.

RAYNA MCCANN, M.S., RDN, CSO, CDN

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How a Nutritious Diet May Help During Myeloma Treatment

Maintaining a healthy diet during treatment may help combat side effects.

Nicholas Wrigley

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Adding Cabometyx to Immunotherapy Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes

The addition of Cabometyx to Opdivo and Yervoy improved outcomes for patients with advanced kidney cancer, according to recent research.

James Danaher

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Living Life Between Cancer Appointments

When cancer entered our life, fear was a constant. However, we tried to live as joyously as possible between check-ups.

Lori Shattuck, RN, OCN

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Compassion Through Kindness in Cancer Care

Caroline Johnson

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Life Lessons of a Young Cancer Widow

Cancer robbed our family of more time with my husband. In the years since his death, this is what I’ve learned on grieving, life, dating and the fear of letting go.

Sharon Ward

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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.

Allegra Jones, M.S.N., RN, CA-SANE

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An Oncology Nurse Who Provides for Others

Linda Giamalva, B.S.N., RN-BC, NC IV, provides excellent care to all her patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.

Gretchen E. Vaughan

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Kidney Cancer Nurse Is an Icon in Her Field

Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, has "skill, dedication, boundless compassion and drive to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer."

Rick Siefke

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10 Helpful Tips for Cancer Caregivers

A retired oncology social worker shares some helpful tips for being a supportive caregiver while also maintaining your own well-being. “Caregiving is compassion in action,” he writes.

Moriah Moore

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Fighting Hard for Patients with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma

As a hard-working mom and administrator, one nurse shows her passion and fight to get the best care for patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma.

Jonathan Little

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‘Scanxiety’ Can Make Cancer Survivors Irrational and Irritable

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.

Kentisha Mazeke

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My Cancer Advocacy Keeps My Mom’s Legacy Alive

After my mom died of colon cancer, I became an advocate with the hopes that fewer people would be lost to the disease.

Camille Usher, NP

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Educating Patients and Teams to Reduce Anxiousness During Cancer Treatment

A radiation oncology nurse takes the time to educate both patients and her clinical team to better manage side effects during therapy.

Leona Downey

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How Yoga Helped Me in My Post Breast Cancer Treatment Journey

A former oncologist discusses how yoga became a vital part of her recovery after a surprise breast cancer diagnosis.

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