Contributors


Multiple Myeloma Heroes

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Highlights From the 2016 Multiple Myeloma Heroes Event

We were honored to present an annual evening of celebration and appreciation for the heroes that have made a difference in the lives of individuals living with multiple myeloma.


Don Vaughan

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Early Supportive Care Extends Life, Eases Cancer Symptoms

More awareness is needed to understand the benefits of both supportive care and palliative care in lung cancer.


Mindy Mintz Mordecai

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Mindy Mintz Mordecai on the Association Between Acid Reflux and Esophageal Cancer

Mindy Mintz Mordecai, founder, president, and CEO of the Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN), discusses the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer.


Jennifer C. King, Ph.D.

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Everyone Deserves Quality Care in Lung Cancer

Disparities in lung cancer care must be closed to improve patient outcomes.


Susan B. Whigham

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Our Extraordinary Home Link to the Oncologist

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Pat Brown, RN [ Clearview Cancer Institute in Huntsville, Alabama ]



Ruth Pennebaker

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Going On...

It's shocking to be looking at a future that may stretch into my 60s,70s and 80s.


Julie Knose

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Finding Meaning, Strength and Joy Through Cancer

Writing poetry has helped me process all that I've been through as a breast cancer survivor.




Valerie Lemaine, MD, MPH, FRCSC

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A Plea to Women with Textured Breast Implants: Talk to Your Doctor Today

As a plastic surgeon, patient safety is my top priority. I want anyone with breast implants to be aware of a recent recall linked to a rare lymphoma that may affect them.


Alicia Latham Schwark, M.D.

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Expanding Lynch Syndrome Testing Across Tumor Types

Should cancers that are not traditionally associated with Lynch syndrome or MSI-H status be tested? This expert thinks so.


Jon Garinn

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Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference

The 17th international Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference will be held Oct. 17 to 19, 2014 in Denver.



Ellie Leick

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Combining Novel Drugs and Using Surgery at Key Moments Defines Modern Melanoma Treatment

Dr. Omid Hamid discusses combining targeted drugs and immunotherapy, the role of surgery and ongoing research efforts in melanoma.



Eden McConnell

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The NOCC's Fight to Save Lives Against Ovarian Cancer: 25 Years Strong

With the overall number of deaths from cancer in decline over the past 20 years, advocacy groups like the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition are doing their part to reduce this number further.


Dr. Mario Sznol

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In Cancer Treatment, Immunotherapy is a Viable Option Despite Toxicities

Because they have been found to be effective in the treatment of many types of cancer, including melanoma, immunotherapy drugs like anti-PD-1 agents and anti-CTLA4 therapies should not be discounted because of their toxicities.


Caitlin Schroering

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Do You Want to Have a Long Life or Babies?

The side effects of colorectal cancer and its treatment—which span beyond fertility issues—require constant renegotiation and reframing of what it means to be me.


Darlene C. Terroni

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A Grateful Daughter: How One Oncology Nurse Made All the Difference

An Extraordinary Healer Essay honoring Karen Ebert, BSN, RN, OCN [ Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey ]


loved ones

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What Gives Patients and Loved Ones Hope?

It is important that patients and their loved ones stay hopeful during the ovarian cancer journey. We asked attendees of the 2018 NOCC Annual Conference how they keep positive.




Joan Venticinque

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MRI: Friend or Foe?

Advocate Joan Venticinque blogs about patient advocacy.


Carol Kelly

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Dealing With the Pride and Toughness of a Soldier With Cancer

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring ROSS FOOTE, OCN [JACK C. MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA]


Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW

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Sarah Sciortino on Fertility and Sexuality in Younger Patients with Ovarian Cancer

Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW, Oncology Psychosocial Support Services Program Coordinator at University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the unique concerns that younger patients with ovarian cancer can face.


Wendy Harpham, MD

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On a Roll

This sidebar to the feature “Cancer for the long haul” written by Wendy Harpham, MD, discusses her recurring non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.


Lysa Buonanno

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The Power of Your Voice

When I learned that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States, but one of the lowest funded for research, it made me angry.


Staff

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Never Alone in the Cancer Battle

Day after day, patients come in to receive chemotherapy treatment, passing rooms with warning signs and hospital staff in protective isolation gear. They want to know they are safe.


Linda R. Duska

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Linda R. Duska on the Foundation for Women's Cancer

Linda R. Duska, gynecologic oncologist, University of Virginia, discusses the Foundation for Women's Cancer.