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Jennifer Cargile, Med, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Cargile, Med, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Atlanta.

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Oncology Rehabilitation: An Integral Part of Integrative Care for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Head 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.

Hetty Carraway, MD, Cleveland Clinic

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Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Sailaja Darisipudi

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Adherence to Follow-up Care in Childhood Cancer Survivors Continues to be Subpar, Highlighting Need for More Resources to Increase Engagement

Findings from several studies have shown that childhood cancer survivors often stop attending much needed follow-up visits in the years following treatment.

Ralph DeVitto, American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Nick Doble, Caregiver

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Katie Doble, Patient

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Ivy Elkins, Patient

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Julie Fisher, MD

Levine Cancer Institute

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HER2-positive Breast Cancer and COVID-19

Patient Jocelyn Mueller and oncologist Julia Fisher, M.D., describe some of the adjustments that had to be made to Jocelyn’s treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 Mindset Hacks That Can Keep Women Facing Breast Cancer Calm and Happy

Looking to change your mindset when facing down breast cancer? Here are 3 hacks to keep you calm and happy.

Reese Garcia, Fight Colorectal Cancer

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Improving Colorectal Cancer Management

Brittney Garcia

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The Mind of Cancer

Cancer makes your mind wander in many strange directions. If ever you wanted to know what an emotional rollercoaster really felt like, get on the cancer coaster and go for a ride.

Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Brian Gerberich, Patient

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CAR T Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL: Brian’s Story

Denise Gerberich, Caregiver

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CAR T Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL: Brian’s Story

Chelsey Gomez is a 31-year-old artist and two-time cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She is the owner of the cancer awareness brand “Ohyouresotough” which sells humorous nontraditional cancer products on

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Chemotherapy Hair Hacks: From Lint Rollers to Duct Tape

Losing my hair due to cancer treatment was mentally and physically painful, but I learned a few tips and tricks along the way.

Vinai Gondi, MD, Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Ajay Gopal, MD, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

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Understanding Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

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Chronic Conditions Can Increase the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Several studies have identified an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) among those suffering from a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease, diabetes, or obesity. Interestingly, this association is particularly evident among millennials, meaning those who were in the 22-37 age group between 2014 and 2018.

Kimberly Holiday-Coleman

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How Naming My Lifesaving Ostomy Helped Me Gain Confidence and Find Body Positivity

After being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, my ostomy — which I named Toodles — opened up a world of body positivity for me.

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How to Have the Cancer Talk with Children

Please, look for advice and resources that do not further complicate or adversely affect your own efforts to cope, but rather offers a path for you to do the best for your kids but still focus on all the aspects of you and your whole family living with cancer.

Nitin Jain, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Treating With Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Samantha’s Story

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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.

Marilyn Kochman

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5 Reasons Why Cancer Is Not All Bad

Cancer comes with its many challenges and pitfalls, but that doesn't mean it has to all be bad news.

John Litten, Patient & Advocate

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PARP Inhibition in Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Leah “Cherry” Lommen

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An Inspiring, Guiding Light Through Lung Cancer

"He strengthens you with the scientific knowledge he provides, with his courage as a role model and with his fighting spirit.”

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When Faced With Death, Live Life to the Fullest, Says a Cancer Survivor

“I had to choose one of two paths, to become the victim and let the disease control me or take control of the disease and fight for my life. The moment I chose to fight was the moment life opened all of its beauty,” writes a lymphoma survivor.

Kim Margolin, M.D.

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In Plain English—Intratumoral Injection: Boosting the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor masses

Intratumoral injection—the boosting of the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor masses—is a promising treatment method because it’s effective AND it seems to cause fewer toxicities for the patient than combination systemic immunotherapy.

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.

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If I Can Save One Life By Telling My Cancer Story, It Was All Worth It

After being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, I made it a mission to share my story and help others.

Loretta J. Nastoupil, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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CAR T Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL: Brian’s Story

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