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The Definition of ‘Extraordinary’A colleague describes the RN coordinator at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital as the rock that patients need during their cancer treatment.
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Oncology Rehabilitation: An Integral Part of Integrative Care for Head and Neck Cancer TreatmentHead and neck cancer treatments and the subsequent side effects can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers due to the impact they have on routine activities, writes a speech-language pathologist at Cancer Treatment Center of America Atlanta. However, the expert notes, there are plenty of specialists who can help improve patient quality of life.
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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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Final Thoughts and Hope for a CurePanelists emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and advocacy in managing multiple myeloma, while expressing optimism about emerging therapies like CAR T cells that offer deeper remissions and improved quality of life.
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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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Outpatient CAR T-Cell Therapy May Be a Safe OptionOutpatient CAR T therapy has reduced hospital stays by two-thirds while maintaining safety for those with blood cancers, according to Dr. Olalekan Oluwole.
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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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Preparing For Survivorship After Lymphoma Treatment in AYA PatientsDr. Kara Kelly discusses specific long-term health considerations that AYA survivors of lymphoma should be aware of to best prepare for survivorship.
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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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Jumping Out of Planes, Getting Tattoos and Just Being Me After CancerA dual cancer diagnosis rewired how I live, love, and show up in the world — with presence, purpose, and unapologetic passion.
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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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An Effective Problem Solver and and Agent for Change in Cancer CareElzbieta Kowalski, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, places service to patients, co-workers and others at the forefront of all her actions and embraces our organization’s service excellence standards.
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Painting Passion During AML Recovery Sparked Lifelong Creative JoyA watercolor set gifted during my bone marrow transplant for acute myeloid leukemia became my outlet for wonder, creativity, and lasting joy in recovery and beyond.
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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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A Journey of Transformation With Neuroendocrine CancerMy diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma gave me a new perspective on life.
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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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Unmet Needs and Challenges in Metastatic Uveal MelanomaExperts discuss unmet needs and challenges faced by patients with uveal melanoma. This program was made possible with support from Immunocore.
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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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A Meeting on the Chemo Ward Changed My Perspective on LifeI had a mindset shift when I met someone during chemotherapy treatment who told me that I’d die of my disease, like everyone else.
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Finding Support and Hope After a Rare Cancer DiagnosisParticipating in research and leaning on advocacy organizations helped me through my rare cancer diagnosis.
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I Will Heal from the Threat Cancer BringsThe threat of breast cancer looms over me, even the pain is a threat.
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Advice for Patients With Prostate CancerReginald Tucker-Seeley, MA, ScM, ScD, concludes the program with advice for caregivers and patients with prostate cancer to maximize the benefit of treatment.
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I Have Cancer, But Cancer Doesn’t Have MeCancer is a dark place, but we can bring light to it.
