Contributors


Shari Mycek

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Novel 4-Drug Combo Significantly Improves Treatment Responses in Group of Patients with Breast Cancer

Treatment with pyrotinib and the chemotherapies trastuzumab, docetaxel and carboplatin significantly improved response rates over the triplet chemotherapy regimen alone in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.


Linda Cohen

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Can Laughter Help Me Through Cancer?

I've found that making time for a good laugh each day helped break through the looming thought of cancer.


Deborah Harbadin

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Facing My Mortality from Cancer Made Me Grateful for Loved Ones

Twenty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which sparked fears of leaving my loved ones behind.


Annamarie Kealy

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My Myeloma Hero Is JP Strong

Initially, we used my husband's diagnosis to show our support as we navigated this journey and joined a new “club” we really didn’t want to be a part of.


JoAnn Silcox, M.S.N., RN, CCCTM

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Conquering Hurdles in Oncology

An oncology nurse strives to educate patients and providers to ensure safe cancer treatment.


Clare Olivares

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When Cancer Knocks on My Door

When triple-negative breast cancer showed up at my door, I did what I could to prepare for the visit.


Linda Ryan

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Myths Around Cervical Cancer

The panel concludes their discussion with a conversation about the myths surrounding the treatment of cervical cancer.



William H. Greene, PhD

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Myeloma Heroes Come in Many Forms

I find myself enormously inadequate to fully explain why I think this lady, my wife, should be selected as a Multiple Myeloma Hero, but whether she is or not, she is my hero.


Cancer Horizons

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What is Lymphoma

What is Lymphoma - Lymphoma refers to a deadly cancer of your lymphatic system, including the spleen, glands, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (lymph glands).


Michelle Beck

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Taking My Life Back After Two Bouts of Breast Cancer

I experienced two separate breast cancer diagnoses, and the aromatase inhibitors I was prescribed drastically decreased my quality of life. Then, I found a way out.


Rosaleen Holmes

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My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I Expected

Choosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.


Sue Hager

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Health Care Costs Should Not Compromise Cancer Care

The cost of cancer care is often an insurmountable challenge for many patients, in particular patients with lung cancer. Many of whom will die because they cannot afford treatment. Health care costs must not compromise care.


Krista Genevieve Farris

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Push Down, Turn: Phases of Treatment for Cancer

A woman writes about the feeling of ambivalence that comes with each milestone in the treatment journey for her breast cancer.


Shakay J. Kizirian , MSW, LCSW

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How an Oncology Social Worker Answers the Question, ‘Why Do You Do What You Do?’

An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.


Bethany Webb

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Incredible Hero Without A Cape

"Although Carolyn loved her role as a navigator, she realized she could help patients with lung cancer with a screening program to help with earlier detection."


Diana Keen

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Beacons of Light, Hope and Community for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

A metastatic breast cancer survivor explains why it’s so important to find other cancer survivors to walk alongside.


Robert Trebor

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Reflection on Life 10 Years After Stem Cell Transplant

A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.


Andy Robertson

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A Lung Cancer Survivor, Fighter and Advocate

Simply put, Jan Poulsen is an inspiration to those diagnosed with lung cancer, a friend writes.


Linda Dziobek, B.A., RN

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Extraordinary Oncology Nurse, Extraordinary Person

Donna MacDonald, B.S.N., RN, OCN, CCM, goes beyond her duties as a nurse to advocate and support her patients.


Berlinda James

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My Journey with Oral Cancer

I had what I thought was a canker sore that didn't heal. It ended up being cancer.


Janet Freeman-Daily, M.S., ENG

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Lung Cancer Research Advocacy Driven by Heart

A woman writes about the unique lung cancer advocate who leads his endeavors with his heart for change.


Leora Stewart

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Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatment

A knowledgeable and compassionate oncology nurse can make a huge different in a patient’s cancer treatment.



Cheryl Reiswerg

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Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology Practice

One patient credits two oncology nurses for being knowledgeable and compassionate towards all patients they cared for especially during the establishment of a new oncology practice.


Denise Sirchie

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Overcoming Fear After Three Times With Cancer

When I had cancer for the third time, I spent afternoons resting in my room, watching and listening to the sounds of nature.


Dr. Eli Avisar

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A Pioneer of Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Who Never Gives up on Patients

A surgical oncologist honors an admirable doctor in the field who refuses to falter in the face of challenges in order to do exhaust every opportunity possible to improve the lives of patients with metastatic breast cancer.


Tian Zhang, MD, MHS

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Future Outlook of Kidney Cancer Treatment

Expert oncologists offer closing thoughts on emerging therapeutic strategies, unmet needs, and the future of kidney cancer treatment.



Michael Owens

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Living With You, Breast Cancer

My mother was a 50-year breast cancer survivor, but the second bout was relentless.