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My Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to Discover a Family I Didn’t Know I HadAfter being diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer, I discovered that I had two sisters — and a family predisposition to cancer.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Is One of a Kind, Kind to EveryoneAmong the extraordinary collection of givers are singular nurses who stand above the rest like a beacon guiding the profession toward its highest order. Anthony “Tony” Reynolds, RN, of ARH Cancer Center is one such nurse.
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My Cancer ‘Surviving Strategies’I was in disbelief when I was diagnosed with cancer, but then I turned my attention to crafting my surviving strategies.
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Brain Cancer Interrupted My Life at the Peak of My CareerA long-term brain cancer survivor shares the story of his cancer journey and where it led his life.
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How Naming My Lifesaving Ostomy Helped Me Gain Confidence and Find Body PositivityAfter being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, my ostomy — which I named Toodles — opened up a world of body positivity for me.
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Four Tips for NETs Spring CleaningPhysicians and psychologists tell us that a cluttered mind and a cluttered life can be detrimental for those living with a chronic illness. On a daily basis, Neuroendocrine Cancer takes up so much mental and physical space that life can quickly become overwhelming. Let’s do all we can to streamline those actions and thoughts which can distract us from a good quality of life.
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Advice for Patients Living with Metastatic Uveal MelanomaSunandana Chandra, MD, MS, closes by sharing advice for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma.
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Shining Through Cancer and FearEven after surgery and chemotherapy, I make sure to shine through cancer and any fear that stares at me.
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Biomarker Testing Tool Empowers Patients With Lung CancerThe Cancer Support Community's Biomarker Testing Tool can help identify which targeted therapy should be used for treatment in patients with lung cancer.
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Finding Cancer Cures at Any and All CostsIt was disconcerting to me when my oncologist was unsure about the treatment he was giving me and knew what the next would be without giving the first a chance.
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My Wife, My Myeloma HeroMy wife, Michelle, has used this diagnosis as a pillar of strength, doing all she can for her young boys and me and leading the best life she can, while along the way committing to raise funds and awareness to help improve and extend the lives of patients with myeloma
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Hope in StrengthDeborah Pickworth, who is living with stage 4 lung cancer, was nominated for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her impact in supporting and advocating for others with the disease.
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A Letter to Myself: You Were Made for This Breast Cancer JourneyPaula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, writes to her younger self on the lessons and challenges she faced as a patient with breast cancer.
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The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During TreatmentA patient with breast cancer details how her oncology nurse has helped her when experiencing side effects to the chemotherapy she’s receiving.
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Driving Lung Cancer Research With CompassionLivia Szeto, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has "unparalleled" patient relationships and research skills, allowing her to provide excellent care.
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Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, Wins CURE’s 2024 Extraordinary Healer® AwardDuring this in-person event, over 500 attendees celebrated the remarkable efforts made by oncology nurses in the care of patients with cancer.
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I Wish I Advocated More When Doctors Told Me I Didn’t Have CancerOn multiple occasions, doctors told me not to worry, but I ended up being diagnosed with a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma.
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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid CancerBefore closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.
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Rock Solid CareA cancer survivor writes about the oncologist who helped him conquer the fears and anxieties of cancer treatments.
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Lynparza Plus Zytiga Boosts PFS, Response Rates in Metastatic Prostate CancerLynparza, Zytiga and prednisone led to improved progression-free survival and response rates in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
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As Rare Disease Day Approaches, I’m Reflecting on My MPN DiagnosisI was shocked when I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, and have dedicated myself to learning about the disease since.
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Families Need to Be More Open About Cancer Risks, Because it Could Save the Life of Someone You LoveLast year, my wife died of triple-negative breast cancer that was caused by a genetic mutation. If her family risk was discussed more openly, she — and many others with an inherited predisposition to cancer — may still be here today.
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Courage, Caring and Commitment to Cancer and Her CommunityCourtney Huffstetler, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to cancer care.
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An Oncology Nurse With a Heart Like No OtherA nurse worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that her unit was running like a well-oiled machine.
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A Letter to King Charles III After His Cancer DiagnosisHere is what I would say to King Charles III after his recent cancer diagnosis.
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My Mom, My Health Equity HeroIt came as no surprise that when my mother received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, she became an advocate for health equity in myeloma.
