Contributors


Jackie Topol, M.S., RD

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Warm Up With Fall Recipes

The new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.


Rachel Wong, RDN, CSO, LDN

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6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl Parties

Patients 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.


Amanda Badal

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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By All

Oncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.


Marcus Yoakam, B.S.N., RN, ONS

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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."


Eric Davis

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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite Cancer

A 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.


Trey Kennedy

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One Myeloma Hero Helps Others While Helping Herself

At 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.


Jonathan Colemere

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Channeling Anger Into Advocacy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A colleague explains how one woman transformed the devastation of her breast cancer diagnosis into a “war strategy” of advocacy, starting at her kitchen table.


Ashling Wahner

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Darzalex Regimen Boosts Rates of MRD Negativity in Newly Diagnosed, Transplant-Eligible Myeloma

A Darzalex-based regimen improved MRD negativity rates compared with VRd in patients with newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma.



Stephanie Streveler, RN, BSN

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Taking a Drink From the Fire Hose

Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.


Liz McSpadden

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Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer Months

I 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.


Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan

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Find Me Now a Safe Place from Cancer

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022, I of course turned to my art.


RAYNA MCCANN, M.S., RDN, CSO, CDN

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How a Nutritious Diet May Help During Myeloma Treatment

Maintaining a healthy diet during treatment may help combat side effects.


Nicholas Wrigley

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Promacta Improves Platelet Count, Transfusion Independence in MDS

Promacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.


James Danaher

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Living Life Between Cancer Appointments

When cancer entered our life, fear was a constant. However, we tried to live as joyously as possible between check-ups.


Phillip Belfiori

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Attitudes With Latitude About My Cancer

Even though I lost my hair from cancer treatment, I didn't let that stop me from styling my hair with attitude.



Caroline Johnson

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Life Lessons of a Young Cancer Widow

Cancer 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.


Sharon Ward

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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.


Lynn Belzer

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When My Wait and Watch Routine for Follicular Lymphoma Ended

I reflected upon my last great trip with my husband and the moment my wait and watch approach ended for my follicular lymphoma.


Jana Noel

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When Is My Cancer Birthday?

More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.


Claire Saxton

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Advancing CML Management Towards an Ideal Patient Journey

The panel concludes its discussion with insights on challenges and unmet needs in the CML treatment landscape, highlighting ways to better support patients and caregivers.


Spencer Feldman

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FDA Approves MI Cancer Seek as Companion Diagnostic for Adult and Pediatric Patients With Cancer

MI Cancer Seek has received approval from the FDA as a companion diagnostic test to identify those who may benefit from treatment with targeted therapies.



Allegra Jones, M.S.N., RN, CA-SANE

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An Oncology Nurse Who Provides for Others

Linda Giamalva, B.S.N., RN-BC, NC IV, provides excellent care to all her patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.


Morgan Bayer

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Imjudo Plus Imfinzi Improve Survival Versus Nexavar in Liver Cancer

In patients with unresectable liver cancer, treatment with Imjudo plus Imfinzi showed better survival outcomes compared with Nexavar.


Paul Gilbert

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Thriving With Cancer

I transformed my mindset to maximize healing before, during and after prostate cancer treatment.


Gretchen E. Vaughan

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Kidney Cancer Nurse Is an Icon in Her Field

Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, has "skill, dedication, boundless compassion and drive to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer."


Tina M. Mason, PhD, APRN, AOCN, AOCNS, FCNS

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Compassionate Advocate in Cancer Care

An extraordinary oncology nurse guided cancer care for a man who was legally blind.


Rick Siefke

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10 Helpful Tips for Cancer Caregivers

A retired oncology social worker shares some helpful tips for being a supportive caregiver while also maintaining your own well-being. “Caregiving is compassion in action,” he writes.