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Grieving MemoriesA friend of mine told me the other day how a new song on the radio makes her think of my late husband Matthew. I remember them, too, I said. But I didn't, however, tell her about all the memories of him that are starting to fade.
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A Dedicated, Energetic Healer and Pediatric Oncology NurseRachel Steele, B.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary healer. As one of the only pediatric nurses in an adult-focused cancer hospital and radiation oncology department, Rachel has intangible ways of connecting with families and children that engender instant comfort in such an overwhelming environment.
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Behind the Scenes: Quietly Making Oncology Patients' Hopes a RealityAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Lynnetta Hart, BS, M.ED, CCRC [Oncology Hematology Care in Cincinnati, Ohio]
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Getting Warmer: Women Can Revive Sexual Function After CancerCancer can put a damper on women's sex life, but thanks to therapy and new medical treatments, they can get back to being intimate again.
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Cancer and Fatigue Go TogetherAs a cancer survivor, I’m pleading for more research on cancer related fatigue.
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For Cancer, We Are the Chosen OnesWe don't choose cancer. Cancer chooses us, and it is important to find a way to accept that.
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'In Our Genes' Event Raises Research Funds, Builds Community for Those at Increased Risk of Breast and Ovarian CancersLast night's "In Our Genes: An Evening of Storytelling" was an event that not only raised money for research in BRCA-related cancers, but also aimed to raise the spirits of individuals who have been affected by the gene mutation.
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What's Exciting in the Field of MPNs?Ross L. Levine, M.D., physician-scientist, director of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Center for Hematologic Malignancies and 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the work at his lab that he is currently excited about.
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An Oncology Nurse's Perseverance to Dig DeeperAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Barbara Underwood, RN [Integers Cancer Institute in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma].
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What to Know: Managing Side Effects on ImmunotherapyWinson Cheung, M.D., medical oncologist at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver, discusses the importance of discussing any immunotherapy-related side effects with health care providers.
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My Own Personal Angel in the Form of an Oncology NurseAn essay honoring Judy Clark-Knight, RN, MSN [Houston Methodist West Hospital in Houston, Texas].
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Lessons from COVID-19: How to Support those Facing Serious Health Challenges Like CancerIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the serious medical difficulties patients with cancer face has been brought to the forefront for healthcare as a whole. But we can learn lessons from these challenges and find a stronger path forward.
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American Liver Foundation Seeks to Address Current Issues in Liver HealthThere are currently 30 million Americans with some form of liver disease. Through education and advocacy, the American Liver Foundation wants to decrease that number.
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With Addition of Checkpoint Inhibitors, Chemotherapy 'Not Going Away Anytime Soon'With new ways to treat chemotherapy-induced side effects, it seems that chemotherapy, combined with checkpoint inhibitors, is here to stay for the foreseeable future, according to one expert.
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Lecia V. Sequist on Side Effects From Agents for Resistant Lung CancerLecia V. Sequist, discusses the adverse event profiles of rociletinib (CO-1686) and osimertinib (AZD9291).
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While It May Sound Strange Amid COVID-19, I’m Having A Good YearI am not pining for the end of the pandemic, which makes me a bit of a weirdo among people I know, even though the end of the pandemic would be wonderful. I have been changed as a result of my cancer diagnosis, for it taught me that things can change at any moment.
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Support From All Sides: My Cancer Story“If there’s one thing I can say about cancer treatment, it’s that no one should have to go through it alone,” says one survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Looking Forward: Patients With Genetic Mutations Are Empowered to Make PlansKnowing they’ve inherited a genetic mutation for stomach or breast cancer gives patients the power to plan ahead.
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Find a Breast Lump? Don't Assume It's CancerMita Patel urges patients not to rush to the conclusion that a lump in the breast means cancer. However, it should definitely be checked out by a doctor.
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50 States, 50 Stories: Teen's Friends React to Her Cancer DiagnosisTeen Cancer America partners with hospitals throughout the United States to develop specialized facilities and services for teens and young adults with cancer.
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The Compassion GeneThis essay nominating Cindy Trawick, ARNP, FNP-BC for CURE®'s Extraordinary Healer® Award was written by Sandy Allten, RN, OCN, CCRP, of AdventHealth Cancer Institute and Charlene’s Dream.
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A Loving and Compassionate Oncology NurseAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Cindy Kuechle, BSN, RN [Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois ]
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House Call: COVID-19 Concerns Are Interrupting Cancer TreatmentWith the COVID-19 Pandemic making a major impact on the cancer landscape, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the patient's cancer treatment and what can be done to navigate it.
