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Dying does not have the be scary, and there are resources available to help patients and their loved ones, explained an expert.

When my brother was diagnosed with cancer, I faced challenges of reliving my own journey while trying to help him know what to expect.

The hope, according to an expert, is that this trial will expand CAR-T cell therapy access to more patients with multiple myeloma.

Watch Dr. Jamile Shammo, Dr. Aaron Gerds and Dr. Bart Scott, answer questions during the diagnoses and treatment panel during the CURE Educated Patient MPN Summit.

Watching my sister undergo cancer treatment made me want to become a nurse, though after she was re-diagnosed, I’ve had to step away from that career path.

Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey explains that when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is important that family members make the moments they share together count.

From Plan A and B to “donut coverage,” choosing a Medicare plan is frustrating — especially when considering the costs of a cancer diagnosis.

The combination of Sarclisa, Kyprolis and dexamethasone improved progression-free survival in patients with pretreated, relapsed myeloma, and has potential to become a new standard of care, an expert said.

Watch Dr. Bart Scott, from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, discuss current treatment options, during the CURE Educated Patient MPN Summit.

A nurse navigator explains how people in their profession create bonds with their patients and guide them through the cancer experience.

After experiencing cancer, I feel a profound sense of empathy for others in tough situations, from the war in Ukraine to COVID-19.

As Vicki puts it, she envisions her role as nurse manager as helping patients have the best possible journey from the minute they walk through the doors.

Watch Dr. Aaron Gerds, from Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, discuss approaches to diagnosing and assessing symptoms, during the CURE Educated Patient MPN Summit.

A patient would come home from chemotherapy and tell his family how much he enjoyed "visiting" with his oncology nurse.

When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, it is probably one of the scariest times in their life. A nurse not only needs to provide good care, she also needs to be a good listener.

They work as a team always. In this way, they are always up-to-date on each and every patient’s condition and needs.

That first exposure to caring for critically ill patients started an oncology nurse on a journey that created a legacy.

She advocates for her patients’ needs and escalates pertinent information to the interdisciplinary team to be able to provide the best care possible.

Discussing fertility risks and preservation options before starting cancer treatment can help patients feel empowered and have less regret in the future, explained a nurse practitioner.

I like to think that cancer advocates live the motto of the postal service, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from their swift completion of their appointed rounds.”

From Grammy-award winning artist Sheryl Crow discussing her breast cancer journey to a 4-year-old reconnecting with their favorite nurse, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

If 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.

I was never a gambler … that is, until I was diagnosed with cancer.

Findings from an early-stage trial assessing Talzenna in combination with a novel drug, known as ZEN-3694, have led the manufacturer to initiate a later-stage study in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

Finding a swimsuit if you have not chosen reconstruction after breast cancer can be a challenge, but there are many ways to find what best works for you.

The primary objective of the early-stage trial is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the novel drug in a group of patients with recurrent and/or refractory solid tumors.

Every year, she helps coordinate fundraising for other lung cancer groups and research efforts. She is totally committed to the lung cancer community and her patients.