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Enhertu Boosts PFS in Pretreated, HR-Positive, HER2-Low and -Ultralow Breast CancerEnhertu lengthened the time to progression in patients with HR-positive, HER2-low or -ultralow metastatic breast cancer.
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Blessed to Have an Oncology Nurse in My CornerJessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.
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A Game of Chess: Finding the Right Treatment Options for Patients with Multiple MyelomaAs the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma continues to evolve, it is key for patients to find a specialist in the field, ask questions and learn more about their options.
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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient AdvocateA nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.
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Striving for a Cancer-Free WorldChristine Eastep demonstrates the highest commitment to every one of the patients and her staff to improve the outcomes in lung cancer treatment, with a commitment to sending her staff nurses to tobacco cessation classes.
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Oncology Nurses Present Composure, Kindness and Professionalism For Patients with CancerAn oncology nurse clinical leader details how one of her staff members brought out the best in those around her, patients and nurses alike.
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A Daily Routine and the Help of Friends Got Me Through CancerWhen I looked back on calendars and journals from my time with cancer, I was surprised to see that it was incredibly mundane.
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In Plain English—Intratumoral Injection: Boosting the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor massesIntratumoral 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.
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Warm Up With Fall RecipesThe new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.
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6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl PartiesPatients with cancer, their friends and families can enjoy these guilt-free recipes when sitting down to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe during Super Bowl 56 on Sunday.
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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By AllOncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.
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My Magnificent 'Mom' at the Cancer Center"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."
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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite CancerA poem about cancer written by a man who subsequently died of the disease explores the idea of finding the small joys in life despite the pain of cancer and treatment.
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One Myeloma Hero Helps Others While Helping HerselfAt 77 years young, Dr. Huntimerhas been dealing with the cancer world via her own battles with tumors and treatments since she was 22 years old.
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Channeling Anger Into Advocacy After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisA colleague explains how one woman transformed the devastation of her breast cancer diagnosis into a “war strategy” of advocacy, starting at her kitchen table.
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Conjugated Equine Estrogen Increases Gynecologic Cancer Death RatesPostmenopausal patients with ovarian or endometrial cancer who received conjugated equine estrogen may have increased mortality rates.
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Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer MonthsI used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.
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Find Me Now a Safe Place from CancerWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022, I of course turned to my art.
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How a Nutritious Diet May Help During Myeloma TreatmentMaintaining a healthy diet during treatment may help combat side effects.
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Promacta Improves Platelet Count, Transfusion Independence in MDSPromacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.
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Living Life Between Cancer AppointmentsWhen cancer entered our life, fear was a constant. However, we tried to live as joyously as possible between check-ups.
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Attitudes With Latitude About My CancerEven though I lost my hair from cancer treatment, I didn't let that stop me from styling my hair with attitude.
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Life Lessons of a Young Cancer WidowCancer robbed our family of more time with my husband. In the years since his death, this is what I’ve learned on grieving, life, dating and the fear of letting go.
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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ ShouldersThree different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.
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When My Wait and Watch Routine for Follicular Lymphoma EndedI reflected upon my last great trip with my husband and the moment my wait and watch approach ended for my follicular lymphoma.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Provides for OthersLinda Giamalva, B.S.N., RN-BC, NC IV, provides excellent care to all her patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.
