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‘Gigantic Ray of Sunshine’ on the Cancer FloorA patient describes a nurse manager he met while receiving treatment who he looked forward to seeing every day despite being busy with her daily duties.
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9 Essentials to Bring to ChemotherapyAfter going through 14 rounds of chemotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer, I made a list of nine items I’m happy I had with me in the chemo chair.
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EPA Deregulation Means More Air Pollution and More Cancer DeathsRecently, the American Lung Association released the 2025 “State of the Air” report.
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I Found ‘My Place’ After Being Diagnosed With CancerMy local Gilda’s Club chapter helped me through cancer, so I continued to go after finishing treatment
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An Ode to My Daughter During My Cancer ExperienceMy daughter continues to be there for me throughout my cancer experience, even on my most difficult days.
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Tuesday Persists Until All Patients With Cancer are Taken Care OfThe care received by our patients (with cancer) has been described as “exemplary,” an incredible achievement for an infusion center that was a revolving door for short-term travel nurses with little-to-no full-time staff to provide the continuity of care that oncology nurses are well-known and admired for.
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Oncology Nurses Help Patients with Cancer Illuminate Life's BeautyOncology nurses are there for nearly every step of a patient's cancer journey, but along the way, they can help illuminate life's beauty.
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Sundar Versus Goliath in the Fight Against MyelomaIf you were to meet Dr. Sundar Jagannath in a crowded room, you would not assume that he is one of the greatest myeloma doctors of all time.
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The Superhero Oncologist Who Saved My Friend From CancerA woman explains how her close friend achieved remission from stage 4 lung cancer after being treated by Dr. Bret Friday – a superhero in her book.
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When a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Brings About a New MissionAfter receiving an advanced non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis, a competitive runner and cyclist began running toward a new goal: becoming a lung cancer advocate.
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From Existential Crisis to Existential Growth After CancerI used my tools as a psychotherapist after being faced with my own cancer diagnosis.
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Don't Let a Good Doctor Go: My Pediatrician Helped Guide Me Through CancerI sent all my cancer scans to my pediatrician, who combined the power of science with the power of belief and helped me through the difficult time.
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Blue Sky HighA survivor with a nearly 10-year journey with lung cancer and ongoing treatment writes a poem about the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer.
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FDA-Approved Fotivda Dose More Effective Than Reduced Dose in RCCResearchers showed that 1.34 mg of Fotivda provided decreased tumor size and may be more tolerable than an 0.89-mg dose among patients with renal cell carcinoma.
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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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The Power of Knowledge and Staying Informed in Breast Cancer CareDr. Debu Tripathy highlights the importance of staying informed on breast cancer advancements and how this empowers patients to make informed decisions.
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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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What I Would Tell the Woman I Was Before Breast CancerAfter being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I learned to advocate for myself, transforming fear into fierce resolve and purpose through every step.
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Oncology Nurses Making a Difference in Patients With CancerTwo nominations for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer award highlight the exceptional contributions of oncology nurses, demonstrating the power of compassionate, patient-centered care.
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The Definition of an Extraordinary Cancer NurseAs someone who watched her father battle cancer, I can tell you firsthand how much of a difference a great oncology nurse can make in a patient’s journey.
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What it Means to be Patient First in Cancer CareCassidy Lockwood was nominated for the 2024 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award for her exceptional patient-first care, expert knowledge and compassionate support of patients with cancer.
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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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What Should Patients With Lung Cancer Know After ASCO 2025?Dr. Joshua K. Sabari and Dr. Prantesh Jain delve into key lung cancer outcomes from the 2025 ASCO Meeting that patients should be aware of.
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Guiding Hope for Patients With Lung CancerTwo colleagues of Amy Wallace, an oncology nurse, nominated her for the Extraordinary Healer Award based on her care of patients with lung cancer.
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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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Finding Support After a Myeloma DiagnosisI was diagnosed with myeloma more than two decades ago and am lucky to have support throughout.
