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My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I ExpectedChoosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.
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Health Care Costs Should Not Compromise Cancer CareThe 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.
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Push Down, Turn: Phases of Treatment for CancerA woman writes about the feeling of ambivalence that comes with each milestone in the treatment journey for her breast cancer.
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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.
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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."
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Beacons of Light, Hope and Community for Patients With Metastatic Breast CancerA metastatic breast cancer survivor explains why it’s so important to find other cancer survivors to walk alongside.
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Reflection on Life 10 Years After Stem Cell TransplantA 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.
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A Lung Cancer Survivor, Fighter and AdvocateSimply put, Jan Poulsen is an inspiration to those diagnosed with lung cancer, a friend writes.
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Extraordinary Oncology Nurse, Extraordinary PersonDonna MacDonald, B.S.N., RN, OCN, CCM, goes beyond her duties as a nurse to advocate and support her patients.
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My Journey with Oral CancerI had what I thought was a canker sore that didn't heal. It ended up being cancer.
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Lung Cancer Research Advocacy Driven by HeartA woman writes about the unique lung cancer advocate who leads his endeavors with his heart for change.
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Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer TreatmentA knowledgeable and compassionate oncology nurse can make a huge different in a patient’s cancer treatment.
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Effective Teamwork Shapes a New Oncology PracticeOne 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.
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Overcoming Fear After Three Times With CancerWhen I had cancer for the third time, I spent afternoons resting in my room, watching and listening to the sounds of nature.
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A Pioneer of Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Who Never Gives up on PatientsA 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.
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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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Living With You, Breast CancerMy mother was a 50-year breast cancer survivor, but the second bout was relentless.
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How I Found Cancer Support in the Days Before Social MediaWhen I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, it was before the days of social media. However, I still found an online support group that was very helpful.
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Cancer Helped Me See the Life I Prayed ForWhen eating, walking and bathing became difficult after cancer, my daughter stepped in. I was proud of who she had become.
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Navigating Cancer TogetherBeing a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.
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Oncology Nurses Have A Special Understanding Of Their PatientsOncology nurses have a special understanding of their patients and their patients' needs. One patient shares their story on how that special understanding made a major difference in her cancer journey.
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Views on Breast Cancer Awareness Month from a TNBC SurvivorAs a breast cancer survivor, I was intentional about spreading a certain messages this month: anyone can be diagnosed with breast cancer, and education about the disease could help save lives.
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My Oncology Nurse Shows a Compassion Beyond What Most People DoIf I get nervous about a test result, she always takes time to talk with my husband and me about it and explain what the results mean.
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Working Behind the Scenes for Patients With Lung CancerA colleague nominates Jody Ruth Steinhardt for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her commitment to changing the world for patients with lung cancer.
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The Art of Engagement: From Cancer Survivor to ResearcherIn an era of trauma, people whose buoyancy elevates both purpose and agency shine like a flashlight in the darkness. During the past year of uncertainty, Dave Bjork was that light for many.
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I Embraced My Cancer DiagnosisWhile many parts of my cancer experience were extremely difficult, I tried to embrace it — and accept help when needed.
