Contributors


Nichole Tucker

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Chronic GVHD Treatment Improves, But Is Still Far From Perfect

Patients with blood cancer who underwent stem cell transplant and developed chronic graft-versus-host disease have more treatment options than ever before. But the formula for planning older and newer therapies has not yet been established.



Kalyse Engebretson

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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient Advocate

A nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.



Brenda Flack

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Companionship Helps Patients Feel Less Alone Through Cancer Treatment

An oncology nurse touched the life of one patient with cancer with her attention to detail and compassion.


Hans Rueffert

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The Chef Who Lost His Stomach to Cancer

“The Next Food Network Star” runner-up shares his struggles with nutrition after a stomach cancer diagnosis and gastrectomy.


Brian J. Bullerdick

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Dealing With Life-Changing Cancer My Own Way

When I sit down with my paint brush, despite my cancer history, I don’t feel different anymore.


Robin Zimmerman

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Glorious Purpose After Cancer

I felt a kinship with the main character in the book, “A Man Called Ove,” though luckily, I had a purpose after my wife died of melanoma, and that helped to keep me going.


Tangie Shepherd

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I Am a Cancer Champion

After the fear of my cancer diagnosis subsided, I decided to swing at it with all my strength.


Ramon Parsons, MD

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Heroically Committed to Patients With Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

"Dr. Rosenzweig’s commitment to helping patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma is truly heroic," several colleagues write.


Michael R. Young

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A Cancer Nurse 'Turns Lemons Into Lemonade'

I have enjoyed working with Nikki and seeing how she, and all of the other nurses at the Infusion Center in Branson, take care of and interact with the many outpatients that come into the center for service.



Dr. Benjamin Derman

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Model Cancer Clinician, Investigator and Mentor

Dr. J is proactive, creative and practical in planning treatment strategies for his patients. He does not take shortcuts; if the hard way is the right way, then that is what will be done.


Johny Almazor

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Oncology Nurses Treating Patients Like Their Own Family

A colleague details how an oncology nurse goes above and beyond no matter the task, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Dr. Barry W. Goy

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Understanding How One Must Interpret PSA Levels in Prostate Cancer

Dr. Barry W. Goy explains how to interpret PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment and how to manage recurrence based on disease progression.


Ann Cruz, RN, B.S.N.

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Taking the Extra Step for Patients With Cancer

One nurse describes how her colleague incorporates compassion into every aspect of her role as an oncology nurse.


Janet Gerlach

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Breast Cancer Journeys and the Quest to Feel Normal Again

A patient advocate says that patients with breast cancer may find it challenging to feel "normal," but reconstruction advancements may help.


Stephanie Russell, Psy.D.

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How Oncology Nurses Are Your Supportive Companions On the Cancer Journey

One patient shares their story of how her oncology nurse changed her cancer journey by being there with her every step of the way.


Andrea Davis

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Can I Make an Impact This Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month?

I wondered how much I could contribute to cholangiocarcinoma awareness, but determined that if I help just one person, then that's a success.


Dee Sparacio

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Lucky 13: In Service of Hope

Longterm ovarian cancer survivor Dee reflects on more than a decade of hope-filled service.


Dr. Deepa Jagadeesh

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Expert Explains the Side Effects of Ordspono in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Dr. Deepa Jagadeesh discusses Ordspono's potential FDA approval for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, highlighting its manageable toxicity and low CRS rate.


Denise Myshko

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Opdivo-Yervoy Combination Could Benefit Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Combination of Opdivo and Yervoy had improved efficacy and durable response after four years in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.



Ivannia Soto

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Drip, Drip, Drip: A Poem About Cancer

Every three weeks I experience the “drip, drip, drip” of cancer treatment.


Renee’ Rōtton Davis

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Writing Through Grief Caused By Cancer

Writing poetry helped me process the grief of losing my mom to metastatic lung cancer.


Elizabeth Prechtel Dunphy, DNP, CRNP, AOCN

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A Lung Cancer Hero Without a Cape

A colleague describes how Suzanne Walker has touched the lives of many patients with lung cancer over the years.


Dr. Anne Moore

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A Gifted Voice and Passionate Advocate for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

A colleague describes an oncology nurse who goes above and beyond as both a dedicated nurse to her patients’ care and an advocate in the field of metastatic breast cancer.


Carlee Crawford

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Oncology Nurse Rises Above to Advocate for Patients With Cancer

One person details how an oncology nurse rises above all challenges to help her patients with cancer throughout the grueling parts of treatment.


Dr. Katy Beckermann

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Explaining PROs From the TiNivo-2 Study in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

Dr. Katy Beckermann discusses how a Fotivda and Opdivo combination for renal cell carcinoma compared with Fotivda alone based on patient feedback.


SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC)

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A Patient-Centered Approach to Plastic Surgery Reconstruction

Breast cancer surgery is a deeply personal and often challenging experience for many women.