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Living With You, Breast CancerMy mother was a 50-year breast cancer survivor, but the second bout was relentless.
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How I Found Cancer Support in the Days Before Social MediaWhen I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, it was before the days of social media. However, I still found an online support group that was very helpful.
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Cancer Helped Me See the Life I Prayed ForWhen eating, walking and bathing became difficult after cancer, my daughter stepped in. I was proud of who she had become.
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Irrational Cancer: Nothing About This Disease Makes SenseI kept picking at these possibilities, grasping for reasons why cancer was happening to me rather than someone else.
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Navigating Cancer TogetherBeing a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.
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Oncology Nurses Have A Special Understanding Of Their PatientsOncology 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.
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Enhertu Combo May Offer Longer Control for HER2+ Breast CancerEnhertu with Perjeta nearly doubled progression-free survival versus standard treatment in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, study shows.
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Views on Breast Cancer Awareness Month from a TNBC SurvivorAs a breast cancer survivor, I was intentional about spreading a certain messages this month: anyone can be diagnosed with breast cancer, and education about the disease could help save lives.
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What Should Patients With Lung Cancer Know After ASCO 2025?Dr. Joshua K. Sabari and Dr. Prantesh Jain delve into key lung cancer outcomes from the 2025 ASCO Meeting that patients should be aware of.
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My Oncology Nurse Shows a Compassion Beyond What Most People DoIf 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.
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Working Behind the Scenes for Patients With Lung CancerA colleague nominates Jody Ruth Steinhardt for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her commitment to changing the world for patients with lung cancer.
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The Art of Engagement: From Cancer Survivor to ResearcherIn 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.
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I Embraced My Cancer DiagnosisWhile many parts of my cancer experience were extremely difficult, I tried to embrace it — and accept help when needed.
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Long-Term Prostate Cancer Data Highlights Risk and Survivorship NeedsResearchers followed patients for years and found that the risk of dying from prostate cancer depended on how aggressive the cancer was at diagnosis.
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The Time I First Learned About My Mom's Breast CancerAs the son of a breast cancer survivor, here is a poem recalling the time she first told me about her cancer.
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My Rare Cervical Cancer CommunityHaving an unwavering cancer community on Facebook has given me strength, which all started after they sent a teal blanket to me.
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Chronic Conditions Can Increase the Risk of Colorectal CancerSeveral studies have identified an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) among those suffering from a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease, diabetes, or obesity. Interestingly, this association is particularly evident among millennials, meaning those who were in the 22-37 age group between 2014 and 2018.
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Oncology Teamwork With a Personal TouchThey work as a team always. In this way, they are always up-to-date on each and every patient’s condition and needs.
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Stopping Myeloma at the StartEven with all he has already done, Dr. Landgren continues to study the progression of multiple myeloma, with the goal of stopping progression and finding a cure.
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Breaking Down the VERIFY Trial for Patients With Polycythemia VeraDr. Aaron Gerds breaks down the outcomes of the phase 3 VERIFY trial, investigating rusfertide, for patients with polycythemia vera, a type of blood cancer.
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What I Would Tell Myself as a Newly Diagnosed PatientIf I could go back and talk to my newly diagnosed self, this is what I would say.
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The Gift of Darkness During CancerMy late husband and I spent a week holding hands and talking, but between the darkness and his sleep mask, without eye contact.
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A New Therapeutic Approach May Make Waves in Kidney Cancer TreatmentDr. Michael Serzan provides expert takeaways on treatment updates for patients with early-stage kidney cancer following the 2025 ASCO Meeting.
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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid CancerBefore closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.
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More Than A Case ManagerHaving 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.
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Increased BRCA1/2 Testing May Improve Patient OutcomesThe current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested.
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Investigating the Addition of Surgery to ICI Therapy in Kidney CancerDr. Hyung L. Kim discusses how the addition of cytoreductive nephrectomy to ICI therapy may affect survival and quality of life those with kidney cancer.
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At 23, Cancer Never Crossed My Mind — Until My DiagnosisIn 2022, I was diagnosed with cancer at 23 years old. Here’s what I’ve learned since.
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Warmth, Friendship and Compassion in Cancer CareCarla Chapman, a nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is recognized for her unwavering support of patients, while Deb Christensen, an oncologist and patient advocate, dedicates her life to helping patients through volunteer work and education.
