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Adding Lynparza to Presurgical Chemo May Not Boost TNBC OutcomesThe addition of Lynparza to presurgical chemotherapy did not improve outcomes for patients with basal-like BRCA wild-type triple-negative breast cancer.
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Oncologic Care With Great Compassion and ProfessionalismA patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.
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3 Mindset Hacks That Can Keep Women Facing Breast Cancer Calm and HappyLooking to change your mindset when facing down breast cancer? Here are 3 hacks to keep you calm and happy.
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An Amazing Human, Accomplished Surgeon and Humble Lung Cancer HeroA lung cancer survivor explains how Dr. Brendon Stiles is an asset to the lung cancer community. "He is such an accomplished thoracic surgeon, but he is so humble and generous with his time."
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After a Horrible Experience With a Prescribed Drug Taper, I Decided to Wean Off Prednisone MyselfI’d become an eating machine with a loathsome attitude on prednisone, so I decided to conduct my own taper of the drug.
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A Passionate Patient Advocate for Those With CancerCandise Jordan, FNP-BC, AONP, always knew that she was going to be a hematology/oncology nurse pratitioner.
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Future Outlook of Kidney Cancer TreatmentExpert oncologists offer closing thoughts on emerging therapeutic strategies, unmet needs, and the future of kidney cancer treatment.
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‘Special Kind of Person to Be an Oncology Nurse’One colleague describes her fellow nurse as someone who puts patients at ease during treatment.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The Invisible Side EffectAlthough there is little relief available to cancer survivors experiencing neuropathy, hope may be on the horizon.
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My Left Breast Cries No MoreMy right breast took the brunt but my left breast cried for years.
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Welireg Plus Cabometyx Shows Anti-Tumor Activity in Kidney Cancer TypeThe Welireg-Cabometyx treatment combination demonstrated anti-tumor activity for some patients with clear cell renal carcinoma, according to a phase 2 trial.
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We Are All Unique in Our Experiences With CancerAs a health care provider who specializes in lymphedema, I had a unique perspective when I was diagnosed with cancer.
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Cancer and Ostomies: A World Ostomy Day PerspectiveA bladder cancer survivor discusses the importance of World Ostomy Day and shares her own ostomy story.
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I Need to Get Out of the Cancer WormholeI frequently relive the day I was diagnosed with cancer and realized that I may need to limit my exposure to other people’s cancer battles.
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What Women Need to Know About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis During COVID-19A breast surgical oncologist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center notes that while breast cancer screening can be delayed a few months, it should not be skipped altogether.
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In the Mist of My Fear: Experiences With MDSA patient with MDS writes about facing fears during the treatment journey.
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Reading Has Helped Me Navigate ‘Cancerland’A patient recently diagnosed with cancer writes how with the help of the people she loves, as well as the wisdom, humor and empathy of books, she has continued to navigate her new country: “Cancerland”.
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Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Oncology Nurse and HeroA mother credits her son’s oncology nurse for saving his life and their entire family with her smile, grace and endless commitment.
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Cancer Allowed Me to Embrace LifeCancer forced me to face my mortality — and in doing so, I crafted a bucket list and embraced the true meaning of life.
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There Must Be a Reason Cancer Happened to MeAfter being diagnosed with cancer, I decided to turn my “whys” and “what ifs” into education and advocacy work.
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The Oncology Nurse Who Puts Things on Hold to Connect With Patients With CancerA colleague describes a fellow oncology nurse who welcomes everyone who walks through their doors and makes every effort to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.
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Baked Potatoes and Strawberry Boost Got Me Through ChemoDuring chemotherapy, strawberry-flavored Boost and baked potatoes were the only things I would eat — but this nourishment ended up representing much more.
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Fear of Dying From Cancer Shouldn't Stop You From LivingThrough the emotions and anxiety of cancer, she realized she was not living her life to the fullest, and that it isn't over yet.
