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“Although more evidence is needed before changing clinical practice, these are highly promising results, suggesting that (Bavencio) could prevent patients with chemo-resistant disease from the severe toxicity of chemotherapy combinations.”

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An expert discusses the exciting new developments extending survival in the evolving ovarian cancer treatment space.

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New Initiative Aims to Foster Informed Discussions Between Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Their Healthcare Team

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Reflecting on hair loss as a gift.

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I am privileged and honored to nominate Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) pediatric oncology nurse Alicia De Pazos, RN, CPHON, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award. Alicia has been a pediatric oncology nurse for over 32 years. In that time, she has held many different positions — all in the pediatric oncology setting.

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One oncology nurse developed the BARF scale so her young patients could better communicate how they were feeling.

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The combination of Calquence and Rituxan may also be useful during the COVID-19 pandemic as it decreases infusion times and patient interactions, according to an expert.

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Fundraising to fight cancer is flourishing in Second Life, a virtual world where peopl's created characters live an alternative "life"

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Over the past few decades, prostate cancer has become better understood and treated more effectively.

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Nubeqa and ADT treatment led to positive impacts on health-related quality of life vs placebo in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

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After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.

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Sometimes in life, we are fortunate enough to meet an individual who inspires us, motivating us to be our best. I was fortunate to meet Valerie “Val” Betancourt, M.S.N., RN, NP-C, OCN, over 20 years ago. Little did I know this was going to be the beginning of a wonderful friendship.

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Bonnie Joyce Blankert, caregiver and 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the importance of remaining calm when caregiving for a loved one with MPN who recently had a stem cell transplant.

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Renee Cowan, gynecologic oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), discusses the importance of patients with ovarian cancer seeing an oncologist who specializes in the field.

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Lisa Richardson, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, discusses the CDC's role in the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

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Amanda Yopp, NP, Clinical Nurse Educator, Takeda Oncology, discusses educating patients before they enroll on a clinic trial.

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I survived breast cancer and medical trauma, but the road was brutal. Fifteen years later, I’m alive, scarred and still searching for peace.

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An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JESSICA KOBS, RN [AMERICAN FAMILY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY, MADISON, WISCONSIN]

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Dr. Aman Buzdar discusses the latest breast cancer treatment strategies with aromatase inhibitors.

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An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring CAROL J. STALZER, B.S.N., RN, CBCN [UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS]

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An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sarah Rowe, RN, OCN [ Florida Cancer Affiliates in Panama City, Florida ]

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Stomach cancer non-profit organization hosts "Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer: The past, the present, and hope for the future" event.

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It is that one-to-one communication that allows Kimberly Rosencrance, B.S.N., RN, OCN, to excel as an oncology nurse.

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An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Kim-Chi Pham, RN, OCN [Harris Health System – Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston, Texas]

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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced that the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation (FCF) is among a select group of patient-led rare disease organizations, including rare cancer foundations, to receive the first CZI Rare As One Network grant.

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Being a cancer survivor for nine and a half years has taught me to live in the moment, to make those moments count.

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At a median follow-up of almost two years, 88.5% of patients remained on study treatment.

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Lung cancer registries, like the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation's, can be beneficial to patients and researchers.

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Clinical genetics experts see value in testing more women for BRCA mutations.