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Oncology Nurse Has a Passion for Advocacy

Ashley is a tremendous asset to the lung cancer community — she lives and breathes hope into her patients and providers day in and day out.

Kara Pierro

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FAQ: Colon Cancer Foundation’s Newly Formed Partnership with Backpack Health, a Konica Minolta Service

Aside from the physical challenges associated with colorectal cancer, managing the many health administrative aspects of a chronic disease is an added burden to the lives of patients and their caregivers.

Andy Polhamus

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Finding New Hope in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatments

Three therapeutic breakthroughs are revolutionizing care for triple-negative breast cancer and saving women’s lives.

Jonathan W. Riess, MD, MS, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

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ALK+ Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Importance of Biomarker Testing

Kelley Rone, APRN, DNP, Mayo Clinic

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Improving Colorectal Cancer Management

Raymond Sawaya, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Improving Outcomes for Patients With Brain Metastases

Denise Tallman

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I’ll Never Forget My Doctor’s Words After I Woke Up from My Colonoscopy

After her colonoscopy, Denise talks about what her doctor said that changed her life.

Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC

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Causes of Thyroid Cancer

New research sheds lights on the causes of thyroid cancer, overdiagnosis of PTC

Nicholas J. Vogelzang, MD, FASCO, FACP, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

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Expert Connections: Hereditary Prostate Cancer

Ashling Wahner

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Two-Drug Combo Elicits Similar Outcomes to Standard of Care in Young Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

The use of bendamustine and Rituxan plus autologous stem cell transplantation and maintenance Rituxan resulted in similar outcomes to other Rituxan-based regimens that are currently the standard of care for young patients with mantle cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, who are eligible for transplant.

Timothy Willson, Patient

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Improving Colorectal Cancer Management

Jamie Willson, Caregiver

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Improving Colorectal Cancer Management

Christina Klawitter, RN, M.S.N., OCN

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Easing Worried Patients During Difficult Times Throughout Cancer Treatment

A colleague writes about an infusion nurse that has the bedside manner to make patients’ experiences with cancer a little calmer with her sense of humor and knowledge.

Margaret Pakulski

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The Gentlest Blood Draws

A patient details how a nurse made her experience with blood draws, which can be difficult due to compromised veins, a much more pleasant one.

Michele Ortiz

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My Breast Friend: The Woman Who Helps Women Feel Beautiful After Breast Cancer Surgery

One woman created an accessible and affordable business to help women regain confidence after breast cancer surgery through prosthetics.

Harry Small

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Writing As A Caregiver: Feelings and Thoughts During My Husband’s Cancer

A caregiver uses poetry to work through their husband's cancer journey.

Missy Robinson, RN

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An Oncology Nurse Was a 'Treasure' for a Patient and His Family

A patient would come home from chemotherapy and tell his family how much he enjoyed "visiting" with his oncology nurse.

Dr. Rachel Freedman

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Trailblazer, Advocate, Innovator and Clinician For Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

A colleague recognizes the generosity, humility and grace of a metastatic breast cancer expert who has led many practice-changing trials and programs to help as many patients as she can.

Richard Strickland

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An Ode to the Oncologist Who Died From Cancer

A cancer survivor who is now in remission writes a poem dedicated to the oncologist who helped save his life but later died from brain cancer.

Bernard “Skip” Mann, B.S.N, RN, retired

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A Beacon of Hope for Patients With Cancer

According to a colleague, Christine Wylie, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an excellent resource for patients with cancer.

Jackie Collins

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Newer and Unconventional Treatment Methods May Better Manage Breast Cancer Side Effects in the Future

From the use of anti-depressants to cryotherapy, researchers continue to explore potential ways to mitigate the side effects that are associated with breast cancer therapy.

Jason Schwarz, B.S.N., RN

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Dedication, Achievement and Grace in Cancer Care

In a field populated by highly skilled and deeply compassionate nursing oncology professionals, Kathryn Buttner, B.S.N., RN, BMTCN, stands out, a co-worker said.

Joy Funkhouser and Lacey White-Stahura

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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.

Michael Urban

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Using Group Therapy as a Learning Experience for Patients With Cancer

A patient with cancer recalls his experience with group therapy started by a nurse that helped him learn more not only from her but from others in similar situations.

Elizabeth Frank

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More Than Just a Colleague: An Inspiring Individual Fighting for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

A woman with breast cancer honors a colleague for her inspirational work to better the lives of patients with metastatic breast cancer, mentor others and inspire meaningful change.

Beth Thompson

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What Can Happen if You Let Your Guard Down to Cancer

A woman describes the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which flipped her life upside down.

Mike Hennessy Jr.

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Patients With Cancer Turn to an Unconventional Way to Fund Cancer Care

Timothy J. Barry

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Guiding the Way for Patients With Lung Cancer: 'He Is my Hero'

A lung cancer survivor shares a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Abraham Chachoua, who changed his life.

Karen Poland

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Facing the Unique Challenges of Cancer With Fierce Determination

Knowing my friend Brandi since she was a child, I am in awe of how she balanced undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer while caring for other patients as an oncology nurse.

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