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Rock Star Lung Cancer Supporter and AdvocateA lung cancer survivor describes a passionate advocate who has changed the world of many patients.
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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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The Essence of Oncology NursingJessica, a master of the art of nursing, bonds with patients who it can be hard to make connections with.
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The Cancer Healer and Educator Patients Want by Their SideKelly believes she was called to oncology nursing — and as a physician who works closely with her, I can tell you that’s true.
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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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My Feeling of Scanxiety But Without the ScanHaving a check-up appointment without receiving any type of scan is good, but also scares me.
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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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A Path After Cancer Doesn't Have to Be LinearI used to think that having lung cancer canceled all of my life's plans, but I realized I shouldn't give it that much power.
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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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Beverly Hills, 90210 Actress Shannen Doherty Dies From Breast CancerActress Shannen Doherty has been open about her experience with breast cancer over the last few years as a way to help other people.
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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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A Poem About Finding Purpose and Looking Ahead During CancerLearning that I had cancer — melanoma and renal cell carcinoma — made me feel like I lost something, but I keep looking ahead.
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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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A Reliable Resource to Colleagues and Patients With CancerOne morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.
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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.
