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Statistics Do Not Predict Patients' Fate

Now that we're in an era of personalized medicine, patients should not look at statistics and immediately think that they will determine their fate, says Tom Stockwell, patient navigator at the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation.

Ursula Matulonis, M.D.

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Ursula Matulonis Explains the Use of PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

Ursula Matulonis, M.D., professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains the benefits of PARP inhibitors for patients with ovarian cancer.

Annette Patterson

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To Know or Not To Know

Learning about one's genetic status may open a Pandora's box of personal and familial issues.

Rami A. Sela, PhD

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Web Exclusive: Sleep Difficulties in Cancer Patients

Oncology researchers examine sleep issues in cancer patients and propose ways to increase quality sleep.

Angelica Welch

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FDA Grants Lynparza Priority Review for Frontline Maintenance in Ovarian Cancer

The FDA has granted a priority review designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Lynparza (olaparib) tablets for use as a maintenance therapy in patients with newly-diagnosed, BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who achieved a complete or partial response to standard frontline platinum-based chemotherapy.

Silas Inman

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Enhertu Fulfills ‘Big Unmet Need’ for Patients with HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer

The findings of the study show that Enhertu should be a new standard of care for patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, according to an expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Jim Bond

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Jim's Journey With Multiple Myeloma Continued

Dr. Timothy Burns

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Expert Highlights 'Exciting' Future Developments in Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Timothy Burns, of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, discusses developments in the treatment of lung cancer over the next several years that have exciting potential to impact the field.

Sissy Smith

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A Healer for the Heart and Soul Throughout My Cancer Journey

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Shirley Davis, RN, OCN [Wellmont Health System in Tennessee]

chief medical officer of Breastcancer.org

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Gene Tests for Breast Cancer: Do You Really Want and Need to Know?

Carol Milano

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Hypnotic Effects

Studies show how hypnosis can help patients deal with pain, fatigue, and anxiety.

Patricia Cathey, M.S.N., RN, NE-BC, St. Jude Children

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Kathy Youngblood, Private Investigator

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KATHERINE YOUNGBLOOD, M.S., B.S.N., RN, CPN, CPHON [ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]

Colleen Tetzlaff, M.H.S., PA-C

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A Contagious Smile

Jeanne Marie Wheatley, B.S.N., RN, OCN "provides a constant source of strength for our team," wrote Colleen Tetzlaff, M.H.S., PA-C ."She always has a smile, and she maintains a positive and cheerful attitude at work at all times."

Audrey Rabalais

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An Update from Friends

CURE hears from survivors and caregivers featured in past issues and shares how their lives have changed.

Rabiya S. Tuma, PhD

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Treatment Aftershocks

Survivors guided through territory of long-term and late effects.

Jarushka Naidoo, M.B.B.Ch.

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Immunotherapy Side Effects: Know the Risks

Immunotherapy can cause some side effects that patients and practitioners should look out for.

Syed Jafri, M.D.

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Examining the Role of Stress in Lung Cancer

Syed Jafri, M.D., an assistant professor at the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, discusses the potential role that stress could play in lung cancer diagnoses.

Cathie Smith

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Calm in the Storm

MY HEART POUNDED as I awaited the news. I could hardly believe that my cancer had returned for a fourth time and this time was in my lungs.

Cary Vera-Garcia

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Losing One’s Right to Complain

Cancer survivors have the right to complain, but it is hard when everyone expects you to be positive, cheerful, and optimistic.

Michael Darling

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Coffee's Hidden Cancer Fighters

The best part of waking up could be the antioxidants in your cup.

Jill Meyer-Lipper

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Proactiveness Is Key With Oral Care During Cancer

Proper oral care is vital during cancer treatment, explains a dental hygienist who specialized in dental oncology.

John Hopper

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The Three Steps of Genetic Testing

A patient advocate goes through the three steps of genetic testing.

Mary Lou Mazzone

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Feeling Safe in Rhonda's Cancer Refuge

An Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Rhonda Koot, RN, OCN [Pacific Cancer Care in Salinas, California]

Anjee Davis

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Anjee Davis on the Future of Research and Advocacy in Colorectal Cancer

Anjee Davis, president, Fight Colorectal Cancer, discusses the future of research in colorectal cancer and the importance of research advocates.

Scott Williams

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Conquering Cancer & the Classroom

Reorienting kids to their academic and social lives after cancer.

Melissa K. Accordino, MD, MS

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Moving Away from Chemotherapy to Treat HR-Positive/HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

Looking at new data from the phase 3 PEARL trial, Dr. Melissa K. Accordino discusses how the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors could help patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer move away from chemotherapy.

Frank Stephenson

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The Discovery of Taxol

A chance encounter between a botanist and a Pacific Yew tree in the 1960s yields an effective and versatile chemotherapy drug.

Karen Duffy

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Karen Duffy Pays Tribute to One of Our MPN Heroes

Karen Duffy pays tribute to her husband, Harvey Lawrence Gould, who was named one of our 2015 MPN Heroes.

SUE FRIEDMAN, DVM

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'Out of the Blue' Diagnosis Linked to a Family History of Cancer Now Empowers Others

Sue Friedman, founder and executive director of FORCE, discussed how a breast cancer diagnosis at age 33 and a family history of cancer led to the creation of Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.

Jean Nash Johnson

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Survivorship in Focus

A Q&A with Patricia Ganz, MD.

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