Contributors


Dr. Reshma Jagsi

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Combining Radiation and Breast Reconstruction Strategies in Breast Cancer

Radiation therapy plays an important role in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence for patients with breast cancer undergoing breast reconstruction.


Dr. Dan Raz

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A Lung Cancer Healer Like No Other

An oncologist explains why Tami Tittlefitz, a lung cancer nurse practitioner, is "one of a kind: a saint and a healer."


Lisa Bell

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Hope Shared for Patients With Cancer Is Hope Multiplied

A patient with lung cancer explains how Terri Conneran, a patient advocate, helped her understand her disease and fight for proper care in a country with less options.


Jane Annunziata

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What Would You Tell Your Newly Diagnosed Self?

My world turned upside down in April 2013 on the anniversary of my mother in laws death from metastatic breast cancer.


DR. EDWARD A. FABER JR.

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Persistence, Dedication and the Will to Make a Difference for Those With Cancer

Gina Young, B.S.N., RN, has extraordinary diversity in her knowledge and has a comprehensive understanding of the care required for patients with complex cases.



Wendy Stock, MD

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A True Partner in Cancer Healing

Keri is also a true partner in the management and care of the whole patient.


Triage Cancer®

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Triage Health Conference: Free Education to Navigate Health Care

Triage Health offers free, expert-led education on the legal and practical issues that impact individuals coping with chronic or serious medical conditions.


Dr. Curtiland Deville Jr.

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What are the Long-Term Side Effects of Proton Therapy in Prostate Cancer?

Proton therapy may reduce urinary, bowel and sexual side effects in prostate cancer by minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissue, per Dr. Curtiland Deville Jr.


Hope Kasr

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I Use My Cancer Diagnosis to Help Others

When I share my story and use my cancer diagnosis to help others, cancer becomes a “club” that’s a little more inviting.


Dr. Petros Grivas

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Sasanlimab-BCG Combo May Delay Recurrence in Bladder Cancer

Adding subcutaneous sasanlimab to BCG improved recurrence-free survival in non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to Dr. Petros Grivas.


Madiha Zaidi

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Benefits of a Shared Decision-Making Tool for Colorectal Cancer Patients

A shared decision-making tool is an approach that allows the clinician to collaborate with the patient in reaching evidence-informed decision making.


Mara Klecker

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Friendship is Forever

Gina Roller’s best friend, Kerri-Lynn Larimer, adopted and lived by the motto “crazy not to” long before she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.


Nora Massignotti-Cortese

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License to Live: How a Fishing Retreat Liberated Me from Cancer

Talking about cancer can be a great burden but sharing one’s story can be liberating. Even if you share it while fishing.


Claire Chow

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Unexpected Angel and Boob in a Box: Two Stories from a Cancer Survivor

From an unexpected encounter in the gym to finding her first prosthesis, a breast cancer survivor recounts two impactful stories in her cancer experience.


Dr. Charles E. Geyer

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Kadcyla Continues to Show Benefits in Early HER2+ Breast Cancer

In HER2-positive early breast cancer, Kadcyla shows sustained improvement in both invasive disease-free survival and overall survival versus Herceptin.


Dr. Jennifer Chan

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Phase 3 Trial Leads to FDA Approval of Cabometyx in Neuroendocrine Tumors

Based on the phase 3 CABINET trial, the FDA approved Cabometyx for some patients with previously treated neuroendocrine tumors.


Pamela O’Neil,M.S.N.,NP-C,AOCNP

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True Grit: The Spirit of an Extraordinary Healer

Heather Patenaude, B.S.N., RN, displays the highest level of technical skills necessary to provide compassionate care to her patients.


Chung-Han Lee, MD

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives in the Treatment of RCC

Bryan Lewis, president of KidneyCAN, and Chung-Han Lee, MD, describe unmet needs and future perspectives in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma.


Ryan Scott

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FDA Approves Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Keytruda was approved for locally advanced head and neck cancer before and after surgery, showing improved event-free survival versus standard care.


Melody Saberon Ybarra

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Going Through Cancer as a Young Adult Shaped My Outlook on Life

I went through two grueling bouts of cancer when I was a young adult, which drastically shaped my life.


Hope Aguilar

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Your Life Is Not Over Because of Cancer

At the moment it may be hard to realize, but your life is not over because of cancer.


Angela Patterson

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My Gratitude for Brighter Moments as a New Mom With Cancer

Reflecting on my first diagnosis of breast cancer at 36 weeks pregnant has made me feel grateful for the positive moments during that dark time.


Elisabeth Schlegel

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How One Cancer Nurse Exhibits Compassion on a Daily Basis

During anxious times throughout treatment, one patient details how her oncology nurse helped her to relax at visits to her cancer center.



Terri Hoffmann

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I Promised One Happy Thing a Day During Cancer Treatment

Surprisingly, there were many reasons to be happy, even throughout my difficult cancer treatments, and I have some awesome memories.


Alex Biese

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Utilizing AI in Prostate Cancer Care and Management

How artificial intelligence is being used to augment the work of experts treating patients with prostate cancer.


COA Patient Advocacy Network

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2025 Quarter 1 – COA Patient Advocacy Network News Bulletin.

Enclosed is the 2025 Quarter 1 – COA Patient Advocacy Network News Bulletin.


Dr. Rachna Shroff

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Understanding Biliary Tract Cancer and The Current Standard of Care

An expert explains what biliary tract cancers are and the current landscape of treatment as well as future advancements.


Ginny Kirklin, M.P.H

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Champion of the Patient With Cancer's Voice

Oncology nurse, Abbey Kaler, M.S., APRN, FNP-C, CMSRN daily follows the motto “Love, Listen and Heal.”