Contributors


ALEX SPIRA, M.D., PH.D., FACP

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Progress in Sarcoma Treatment, But Still a Long Journey Ahead

New clinical trials have oncologists excited about potential new therapies for patients.


Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero

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Investigational Drug Combination Could Address Unmet Need in TP53-Positive MDS

The phase 3 trial evaluating eprenetapopt plus Vidaza completed enrollment recently, and could lead to a new standard of care with positive results, according to Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero.


Amin A. Ramzan, M.D.

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Opioids Must Be Used Responsibly Amid a National Epidemic

Many patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.


Michael A. Postow

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Seeing Red

Rash is the most common side effect of cancer immunotherapies, but patients should watch for more serious issues.


Debra Jarvis

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Prince & the Gun Oil

Sex toys and lubricant and erotic books, oh my!


VERONICA BROWN-MOSELEY, ESQUIRE

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Financial Healing From Cancer

For some with overwhelming medical expenses, bankruptcy can offer a solution.


Bobbie Chew Bigby

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The Heart, Soul and Laughter of Healing

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MICHELLE GUTIERREZ, RN, OCN [OKLAHOMA CANCER SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TULSA, OKLAHOMA]


Emily Ward

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Fighting the Uncertainty of Cancer With Self-Education

A seven-year mesothelioma survivor encourages patients with cancer to be their own advocate.



Nancy Reuben Greenfield

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Back in Action After DCIS

Treatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a precursor to breast cancer.


Simone Gampel, RD, CDE

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Lifestyle Tips for Managing Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.


Marci Dahl Office Manager, HMS Oncology

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Moving Mountains to Help Patients - and Staff

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring IVY BREWSTER, RN, OCN [CHARGE NURSE, ST. JOSEPH HEALTH, HUMBOLDT PEALS FAMILY CHEMOTHERAPY OUTPATIENT CENTER, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA]



Frederic C. Kass

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Frederic C. Kass on Dealing With Fear Associated With a Cancer Diagnosis

Frederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in dealing with a patient's fear.




Nicholas Esposito

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The Melanoma Effect

If I ever got sick or injured I would go to the children’s hospital, but that was nothing like a real hospital where people are fighting for their life day-in and day-out. I absolutely hated it, and still do. I was in Emory Hospital visiting my dad two to three times a week for about six months, and every time I walked in that place, it just gave me the heebie-jeebies.


Beth Meagher

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The Importance of Early Detection in Cancer Care

Beth Meagher, of Deloitte Consulting, discusses the importance of early cancer detection.


Peter Borchmann, M.D.

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CAR T-Cell Therapy Offers Hope in DLBCL

CAR-T cell therapy is generating excitement for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, according to an update from the JULIET trial.


Eric Kingson

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What I've Learned About Living Well with Illness

Cancer—the uninvited teacher— leaves a new understanding of what’s important.



Maureen Boesen

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Making Lemonade: When Life Hands You a BRCA Misdiagnosis

Living with the challenges of having a BRCA1 gene mutation, a woman faces a different struggle when she discovers that diagnosis was wrong.


Trine Alma Knudsen, M.D.

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Comparing Two MPN Drugs

An expert discusses a trial comparing recombinant interferon alpha-2 with hydroxyurea in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).


Kristi Rosa

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Keytruda Plus Cabometyx Produces Responses in Cisplatin-Ineligible Bladder Cancer

Frontline treatment with Keytruda and Cabometyx produced responses with a manageable safety profile in patients with cisplatin-ineligible urothelial carcinoma, a type of bladder cancer.



Lynne Anderson

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Cancer Chameleon

While sometimes one of the most aggressive of childhood cancers, neuroblastoma frequently goes away on its own.


Amy K. Erickson

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Powers of Prediction

Predictive markers help oncologists match patients with the most effective treatments.


KAREN J. RIBLER

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Trials and Tribulations: Navigating the Clinical Trial Space

Finding her way into a clinical trial took a lot of research for one patient with ovarian cancer. Now, she’s guiding others.


Bethany Andrews Rhoten

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Bethany Andrews Rhoten on How Patients Can Cope With Body Image Issues

Bethany Andrews Rhoten, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, discusses how patients with cancer can cope with body image issues.


Ryan McDonald

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Caring for an Ostomy

As part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas.