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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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Taking a Drink From the Fire HoseSeveral colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
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The Impact of the Oncology Nurse Navigator on the Lives of Patient and CaregiverJill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, shows her commitment to her patients and their caregivers through acts of kindness and compassion — especially during tough times.
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Understanding the Science Behind the Monjuvi Approval in LymphomaThe inMIND trial led to the FDA approval of Monjuvi with Revlimid and Rituxan for relapsed follicular lymphoma, showing benefits across diverse patients.
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A Lifelong Advocate and InnovatorMary Anderson, B.S.N., RN, OCN, embodies the spirit of an Extraordinary Healer.
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Angie’s Impact Story: No Longer in the Shadows – Spreading Awareness About Metastatic Breast CancerIn February 2016, Angie was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer after experiencing back and rib pain.
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Navtemadlin Shows Biomarker Response in Patients with R/R MyelofibrosisPatients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) myelofibrosis experienced reduced biomarkers of disease severity following treatment with navtemadlin.
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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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Making the Most of Life Despite Having Stage 4 CholangiocarcinomaEven though I will never be cancer-free from cholangiocarcinoma, I’m ready to face the next chapter in my life and make the most of it.
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Taking a Drink From the Fire HoseSeveral colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
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A Wonderful Addition to My Son’s Cancer TeamMy son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.
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A Poem: My Colon Cancer RemixI hope my poem — which outlines my experience being diagnosed with colon cancer — brings light to someone’s day.
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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 Tumor Control in Kidney Cancer TrialAdding casdatifan to Cabometyx therapy showed encouraging activity and was generally well tolerated in previously treated clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
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Keytruda Plus Chemo May Improve Penile Cancer OutcomesKeytruda plus platinum-based chemotherapy appeared to be safe and effective in treating penile squamous cell carcinoma.
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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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Our Guardian Angel in Cancer CareHer beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.
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The Importance of Utilizing Support Networks Following a Cancer DiagnosisDr. John Oertle discusses the key benefits to come from patients with cancer connecting with support networks, advocacy groups and resources.
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I Am in Here: A Poem About Life With CancerChemotherapy-related baldness pressured my strained self-identity. Was I the same person?
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Personalized Kidney Cancer Vaccine May Help Prevent Future RelapseIn a clinical trial, patients treated with a kidney cancer vaccine remained cancer-free after a median of nearly three years.
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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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Bavencio Has Efficacy in The Real-World Treatment of Urothelial CancerFollowing treatment with Bavencio, patients with urothelial cancer lived for 17 months and their cancer remained stable for nine months.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Lives for OthersLuca Biagiotti, RN, did everything he could to build a relationship with this patient and make him feel less lonely at the hospital.
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Finding a Second Opinion Was a Pivotal Moment in My Cancer ExperienceFrom second opinions to research and asking for help, here are some pivotal lessons I learned after a mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis.
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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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My Oncology Nurse Knows Me so WellPatricia Chin, a registered nurse, forms meaningful bonds with patients, providing expert care, emotional support and kindness through cancer treatment.
