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The Role of Emotion in a Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentWhen deciding which treatment to receive for breast cancer, I realized negative emotions can affect the body more than I thought.
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The Challenge of Finding Out What My Cancer Type WasBefore I underwent surgery to remove tumors on several organs, I was told it was the only way to determine what cancer I had.
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I'm Still Me Even Though I Have MyelomaWhen I told my friends and family I have multiple myeloma, some of them didn't know what to do.
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An Expert Breaks Down Lymphedema Following Cancer CareDr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses the importance of seeking early intervention to detect lymphedema following cancer care.
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Is it Possible to Have a Broad-Based Cancer Team in a Rural Area?With a little luck and a lot of coordination, I managed to create an excellent and comprehensive cancer care team in the least populated state in the country.
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Future Perspectives in Adjuvant Therapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TherapyTwo experts explain how early-stage non-small cell lung cancer treatment has changed in recent years, particularly in the adjuvant setting, and offer future perspectives in this space.
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Oncology Nurse Practitioner ExtraordinaireDana Oswald, APRN, moved from Ohio to rural Alaska three years ago, and has been providing excellent patient care there ever since.
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Easing Out Fear and Welcoming in HopeKim Moeller, a compassionate oncology nurse, empowers patients by alleviating fear and fostering hope through empathetic listening and personalized care.
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Fighting to Give Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer a VoiceA medical oncologist is recognized for her contributions in organizing the first international conference dedicated solely to metastatic breast cancer in an effort to give patients a platform to share their stories.
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Navigating My Breast Cancer Journey That Came Out of NowhereI had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.
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15% of U.S. Cancer Patients Are Active Smokers at Time of DiagnosisThe addition of smoking status to the National Cancer Database might inform more effective treatment for smokers with cancer.
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Targeted Chemo Improves Survival in Early-Stage Lung CancerUsing a 14-gene test to guide chemotherapy significantly improved disease-free survival in patients with early nonsquamous lung cancer.
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I Was Told ‘You’re Not that Bad’ My Whole Life — Even During CancerAfter being told, "You're not that bad" my whole life, I continued to hear that after being diagnosed with leukemia — which some called "the best" cancer to have.
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My 'Pillars of Support' During Ovarian CancerAfter leaving an unsupportive support group for ovarian cancer, I finally found my pillars of support.
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A Cancer Nurse Changes the Lives of PatientsWhen someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, it is probably one of the scariest times in their life. A nurse not only needs to provide good care, she also needs to be a good listener.
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Do I Have Ovarian Cancer? Understanding the Early Signs, Detection and TreatmentLearn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ovarian cancer.
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Bringing Together the CAR T-Cell Therapy CommunityIt’s easy to think of scientific researchers as existing in a vacuum.
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I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New NormalI have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.
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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient AdvocateA nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.
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Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare CancerAfter reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.
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A Journey to Mastectomy: Here’s What I LearnedIt’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.
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How Superwoman Battled Stomach Cancer at Age 78I am a nurse practitioner and a professor. But my best job was being a daughter and caregiver to the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have.
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Uniting Pediatric and Adult Oncologists to Advance AYA Lymphoma CareDr. Andrew M. Evens discusses some of the recent research advancements in AYA lymphoma care that have emerged through clinical trials and initiatives.
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Caring Cancer Clinicians Make All the DifferenceWhen I met my myeloma care team, something just clicked, and I knew I was in good hands.
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10 Things I Learned After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisI didn’t know that there were many kinds of breast cancer or how obsessed people were with hair.
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GIST Expert Urges Patients to Seek Specialized Second OpinionsDr. Breelyn Wilky stresses the importance of expert guidance and second opinions for patients with GIST, as treatment options continue to evolve rapidly.
