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Understanding Biliary Tract Cancer and The Current Standard of CareAn expert explains what biliary tract cancers are and the current landscape of treatment as well as future advancements.
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Champion of the Patient With Cancer's VoiceOncology nurse, Abbey Kaler, M.S., APRN, FNP-C, CMSRN daily follows the motto “Love, Listen and Heal.”
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Nature's Healing Through CancerEven though cancer made its rounds through my family and myself, nature has brought a lot of healing.
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The Long Staircase of My Colorectal Cancer JourneyWhenever I received bad news regarding my colorectal cancer, I felt like it was the end — until my therapist told me something that changed everything.
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A Cancer Nurse With a Caring Heart and Bright MindI could tell from the way the staff and patients spoke of her that she was special, and I quickly saw for myself, too.
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What I Wish Medical School Had Taught Me About CancerMedical school didn't teach me how to help patients find hope during tough times.
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Creating an Extraordinary Environment for Cancer HealingAs Vicki puts it, she envisions her role as nurse manager as helping patients have the best possible journey from the minute they walk through the doors.
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The Benefit of Clinical Trial Enrollment for Patients With CancerThere are a number of reasons why patients with cancer are encouraged to enroll in clinical trials, Dr. Michael J. Pishvaian explained.
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Connecting With Nature After Colon Cancer: My Self-Care PracticesConnecting with nature through journaling, walking and meditation helped me heal during and after colon cancer treatment.
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Genetic Profiling may Open Many Doors for Treating CholangiocarcinomaA gastrointestinal malignancy expert discusses the role genomics play in cholangiocarcinoma, as well as how genetic profiling may identify which treatment is best for patients.
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Future Perspectives in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr Thomas Hutson comments on the TiNivo-2 trial and discusses upcoming and novel therapies for patients with renal cell carcinoma.
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Empowering Oncology Colleagues to Meet Patient NeedsCaitlin Fanning, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an oncology nurse who "focuses on empowerment."
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Spring Into the Season With New RecipesEnjoy a refreshing kale salad on a sunny afternoon and a savory chickpea curry during an April shower. And don’t forget to treat yourself with kindness — and pudding!
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‘The Shining Light for All Patients With Cancer’A retired special education teacher reflects on a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner who helped her teach children with neurocognitive issues impacted by cancer and its treatments.
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Compassionate Guidance Through a Cancer Clinical Trial"Because of his supportive rapport with his patients, his name often has come up in our local support group, resulting in everyone wishing they had 'a Gil,'" a cancer survivor wrote of a clinical trial research nurse.
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A Strong Admiration for Oncology NursesTwo patients reflected on how extraordinary their oncology nurses are — even noting that they forget about their cancer when talking with their nurses.
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How Patients With Cancer Can Avoid Counterfeit Therapeutics OnlineDr. Megan Menon explains how patients can verify the authenticity of online prescription purchases for their cancer treatment.
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Breathing in a Gifted Life Beyond CancerI choose to stay positive and remain strong through my cancer treatment.
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Navigating Nutrition, Frailty During Kidney or Bladder Cancer Is KeyConsidering nutrition and frailty earlier on may help patients achieve better health-related quality of life during kidney cancer and bladder cancer.
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Advancing Health Equity as a Social Worker and a LeaderWe simply cannot think of an individual more deserving of recognition as a Multiple Myeloma Health Equity Hero than Yu Mee Song.
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Finding Meaning After an Acute Myeloid Leukemia DiagnosisI found purpose after my AML diagnosis by reflecting on loss, embracing gratitude and using my experience to help others through their own cancer journeys.
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My Dad’s Death From Cancer Forced Me Out of the Shadows and Into a Spotlight of AdvocacyA teenager from Pennsylvania whose father died from colorectal cancer explains the impact it had on her life and how she has stepped into the field of advocacy to help others.
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Keytruda Demonstrates Significant Improvement for Some Patients with MelanomaKeytruda, an immunotherapy agent, demonstrated significant improvement in both distant metastasis-free survival and recurrence-free survival compared to placebo.
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Healer, Mentor and LeaderReflecting upon my relationship with Jill over the past 25 years, I am in awe of all she has accomplished.
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Emphasizing the Importance of Breast Cancer Education and ScreeningsRegistered nurse Patricia Jakel emphasizes the importance of educating patients on evolving breast cancer research and the need for routine screenings.
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Expert Offers Surveillance, Lifestyle Guidance After CRC, Anal CancerAvoiding smoking, eating a high-fiber diet and routine screenings are key to reducing the risk of recurrence in colorectal or anal cancer.
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Remembering the Lessons of a Cancer DiagnosisAfter surviving colon cancer, I reflect on how the lessons from my journey transformed my life and guide me to embrace its beauty.
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Cancer Didn’t Break Me; It Revealed My StrengthI’m a single mom with chronic lymphocytic leukemia sharing how cancer tested me but revealed my resilience, hardship and the power of speaking up.
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The Real Boss of the Pulmonary Medicine Oncology ClinicA doctor describes a nurse’s ability to make his job rewarding and efficient, which he said can be a rare quality in a partner.
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Cancer Is Like a Race, and I’m Determined to WinCancer — and its treatments — can feel like a grueling race, but I’m using frequent follow-ups and an excellent care team to stay ahead of the game.
