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On Cancer, Coping and Creativity
Ryan Hamner has battled Hodgkin lymphoma four times since the age of 5, and has had some interesting hobbies since - from gardening to metal detecting. But for Hamner, two things stuck: music and creativity.
Writing My Cancer Revisionist History: It's Long Overdue
Breast cancer survivor Carolyn Choate is glad she's taken the opportunity to reevaluate her cancer experience and see it for what it truly was. And is.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Male Breast Cancer (and Male Breasts)
Male breast cancer is rare, making it that much more important to recognize.
Blue Jacket Fashion Show Shines Spotlight on Prostate Cancer
With just one catwalk, the Prostate Cancer Foundation brought together celebrities, fashion designers and a special patient advocate to raise awareness for prostate cancer.
Chemo Veins or Pickles?
Chemotherapy can impact your veins and bruise egos.
Understanding Immunotherapy's Side Effects
Immunotherapy use continues to expand in the cancer treatment space. So, it is important that patients and caregivers understand its potential side effects.
FDA Grants Keytruda Priority Review for Cervical Cancer Treatment
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) was granted a priority review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with advanced cervical cancer with disease progression or after chemotherapy.
The IMF Spreads Awareness Through Myeloma Action Month
The International Myeloma Foundation declared March to be Myeloma Action Month to help raise awareness about the disease.
The Second Chance I Will Never Have
This survivor regrets not being there when her mother passed away from metastatic breast cancer.
Next-Generation Sequencing Platform Efficiently Detects MSI Status
Next-generation sequencing could help identify MSI-H status in patients, which could have important implications for treatment plans.
Give Patients Permission to Get Angry
Sometimes going through cancer makes a person want to scream, and sometimes, it should be OK if they do.
A Vision for Healing
A vision board helps us to not only embrace the present moment, but also remember the goals we are working towards.
Lumpy, Slimy and Inflamed
A nasty stomach virus might have saved this survivor from colon cancer.
Despite Medical Advances, Global Disparities Persist in Cancer Care
New targeted therapies and immunotherapy treatments have rapidly improved the outcomes of patients with cancer. But not everyone is so lucky to have access to these agents.
Each Of Us Is Unique: What are The Odds Of My Breast Cancer Coming Back?
Breast cancer survivor's questions about genetic testing are ahead of the research.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Cancer Survivors
This breast cancer survivor believes each of us is precious and unique, and that is helpful to stop comparing ourselves to each other.
You're Cured of Cancer, But What About Heart Disease, Stroke and Christmas?
Why childhood cancer survivors should never skip a beat on tracking their heart health.
The Healing Power of Touch
Physical touch is an important part of healing, and plays a huge part in the life of a cancer patient.
Of Course I Remember the Date of My Mastectomy
To most of the world, the day I had a mastectomy was just another day. But to me, it was the start of so many changes in my life.
Fear of Cancer Recurrence Is Common, But Oncologists Can Help
Fear of recurrence is one of the most prominent concerns for patients with cancer, but oncology team interventions may play an important role in helping.
The Calm After the Storm
I will relish that calm after the storm when I leave that hospital knowing it didn't break me.
Learning to Walk Again
We stumble, we fall, we hear the cancer may have returned, we wait for tests to come back and we have rough times along the way. We need to learn to walk, whether we are limping or not.
How Washcloths and Tap Dancing Can Help You Endure an MRI
Here's a quick and easy fix for dealing with the many MRI scans that may come with cancer treatment.
Cognitive Impairments May Affect Survival in Older Patients with Blood Cancer
Cognitive dysfunction among geriatric patients with blood cancers – such as multiple myeloma, leukemia and lymphoma – is not only prevalent, but may also impact long-term survival.
Let's Fight
Tony Beasley has spent years in the MLB as a third-base coach for the Texas Rangers. Little did he know his competitive nature and critical thinking would come in to play in his fight against stage 2 colorectal cancer. Since, Beasley has teamed up with Fight CRC as part of their One Million Strong Campaign to help others do one thing: Develop a mentality to fight.
A Cancer-Fighting Diet
Do you believe in embracing a cancer-fighting diet?
Regrets of Cancer: Learning to Let Go
Cancer can bring some tough decisions, but it is important to let go of regret.
One Person Closer Campaign Puts a Face on Research Development
TransCelerate BioPharma, a non-profit organization, launched a campaign to address the high demands and low enrollment of clinical trials for cancer treatment.
Cheers? Why This Cancer Survivor Sometimes Drinks, Even Though She Knows Better
Two-time cancer survivor discusses why sometimes she still has wine or cocktails.
Biomarker May Have Treatment Implications for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
“There have been significant developments in our underpinnings for the development of pancreas cancer on both a molecular and genetic basis," said Eileen M. O'Reilly, M.D.