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‘A Rock and Gem’ of the Cancer CenterOne patient details how her oncology nurse was the caring energy she needed when undergoing treatment for cancer.
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The Triple Threat Against Lung Cancer: Gifted Clinician, Teacher and Clinical TrialistDr. Roy H. Decker is a lung cancer hero — a “triple threat” in lung radiation oncology as a clinical innovator, teacher and ground-breaking clinical trialist, explains a colleague.
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My Cancer Story: From Unsuspicious Symptoms to an Oncology Support GroupAt first, I thought I had hemorrhoids, but ended up eventually being diagnosed with anal cancer.
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The Woman With Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Made Lemonade From LemonsAn advocate who lost her life due to metastatic breast cancer is honored for her incredible dedication to helping other women feel less alone during their cancer journeys.
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First Cancer, Now DiabetesPatients "need to be proactive" as they coordinate care between two diseases.
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The Humble Myeloma Hero: Sharing, Learning, CuringHe dreams that this ever-growing body of knowledge will progressively improve the ability to understand and treat cancer; multiple myeloma has been at the center of this dream.
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Hope for The Cancer JourneyAs difficult as my cancer journey was, there were a lot of good things that came out of it. Cancer changed my life. It changed my perspective. It showed me what is truly important and valuable in life.
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My Cancer Nurse Was My 'Saving Sam'When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, my oncology nurse ended up becoming a trusted friend.
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A Guardian Angel Among DoctorsAn oncologist describes how gifted and compassionate her primary nurse is with the clinical team and with patients with genitourinary and gynecologic cancers.
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The Difficult Task of Negotiating With Insurance CarriersOne oncology nurse helped her patient with cancer by talking with his insurance carriers to provide a drug he needed for treatment.
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'Divided' Before a Cancer DiagnosisA man writes a poem about an ex-girlfriend who discovered she had cancer.
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Differences in the Treatment of Patients with Prostate CancerAn experienced public health and cancer researcher offers advice to patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and discusses barriers to access to care.
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Finding Acceptance of CancerA psychotherapist who underwent a bilateral mastectomy writes a haiku about finding acceptance of cancer.
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Patients With Lung Cancer Respond to ‘Did You Smoke?’The members of my lung cancer support group recently came up with some responses for when people ask us, "So you have lung cancer — did you smoke?"
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Small-Town Cancer Team, Big SuccessAn oncologist writes about a local cancer care leader who developed an impressive multidisciplinary cancer team.
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Teaching the World About Multiple MyelomaCynthia Chmielewski is a multiple myeloma hero for many around the world.
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Adcetris Improves Lymphoma Outcomes, Regardless of PET Scan ResultsWhile PET scans have been used to predict Hodgkin lymphoma outcomes, adding Adcetris to frontline therapy improved outcomes for patients, regardless of their results.
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‘Coming Out’ to Cancer: LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in the Health Care SystemFear of facing discriminatory behavior within the health care system, along with other factors, may keep members of the LGBTQIA+ community from receiving cancer diagnoses.
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Treating the Whole Patient Rather Than Just Cancer IssuesA patient details the compassionate support that she received from an oncology nurse while receiving back-to-back treatments for cancer.
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Building Bridges of Inclusion in Metastatic Breast Cancer CareA man describes his wife’s tireless efforts to advocate for people of color in the metastatic breast cancer field, where many still face disparities within care, inclusion in clinical trials and survival outcomes.
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Perhaps a Pearl: An Experience That Led to Meeting Another Breast Cancer SurvivorA woman dedicates a poem to the experience of meeting a fellow breast cancer survivor.
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More Than a Career: Lung Cancer Advocate Turns Passion Into ActionUpal Basu Roy has a true gift of being able to think from his heart. He educates the patient community, helps patients navigate the fragmented system, fights for drug access issues in other countries, addresses disparities and supports patient-driven initiatives in research and advocacy.
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Balancing Scientific Rigor With Empathy in Cancer CareAlthough she has always been driven to excel, Karen Driskill's, M.S., RN, purpose became more focused after her mother-in-law passed away from intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in 2010.
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Achieving a Childhood Dream by Caring for Patients With CancerFrom her earliest childhood days, Tammy Allred, RN, OCN, had a vision for her future: to soothe and to heal.
