Contributors


Tiffany Jones

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My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My Culture

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.


Kelly Huffman

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Oncologists Don’t Know Everything

There is hope with cancer! Do not let anyone tell you differently — even a physician.


Sarah Lujan RN

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Living Cancer Survivorship as an Oncology Nurse

Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.


Harley Durham

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My Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis at 22 Weeks Pregnant

During my second trimester of pregnancy, I started to notice a weird rash, which led to other events before my diagnosis of AML.


Alex N. Mesbahi, MD

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Breast Neurotization May Help Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Care

With breast neurotization after receiving a mastectomy, breast cancer survivors may be able to mitigate post-mastectomy chest numbness over time.


Linda Windham

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Finding A Community of Hope in the Midst of Cancer

When it comes to life — and cancer — there is strength in numbers. I learned this after joining a cancer support group that offered me hope.


Dr. Yufei Liu

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Precision Radiation Therapy Makes Strides in Colorectal Cancer Care

Dr. Yufei Liu discusses how updates to precision radiation therapy are reshaping colorectal cancer care.


Colleen Moretti

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Taking Control of Diet May Improve Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma

Eating a plant-based diet has been associated with sustained MRD negativity for patients with multiple myeloma.


Sandra Finestone, PsyD

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The 'Gift' of Cancer

A woman describes how cancer changed her life for the better in her poem, 'Gift.'


Dr. Sara Tolaney

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An Oncology Nurse Who Goes Above and Beyond

An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.


Hengbing Wang, MD

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Impacting Communities Around Her as a Patient and Nurse

A doctor describes a nurse that he recruited for his own practice while she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.


Kathleen Wiltraut

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GERD Might Cause Colonoscopy Avoidance. But Don’t Let It

I initially put off a colonoscopy due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, but after a positive home screening test, I underwent the procedure and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer.


DR. CARDINALE B. SMITH

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A Champion for Compassionate Cancer Care and and Excellence

Under her exceptional leadership in oncology navigation, the impact on patient outcomes has been nothing short of transformative.


Camille Servodidio, RN

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Kindness and Healing Play a Strong Role to Patients and Their Care Team

A fellow nurse describes how her colleague is a healing presence to not only her patients but also the clinical team.


Kristy Bonnet

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Our Extraordinary Angel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A wife and caregiver describes the oncology nurse who helped her husband until he died from cancer and made an impact on his whole support system.


Robin Davies

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My Prophylactic Mastectomy Experience

My family history of breast cancer emphasized the need to take precautions seriously, especially in consideration of my two children.


Rochelle L. Colón

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Planting the Seeds of Words as a Cancer Survivor

As a three-time cancer survivor, I wonder: are my roots damaged or resting to find their way?


Robert Barrows

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No More Lymphoma

For the Jewish New Year, I had no more signs of lymphoma.


Dr. Pauline Cash-Smith

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Cancer Overwhelmed Me, But It Didn’t Overtake Me

I’m looking back and sharing the lessons learned from 10 years of cancer survivorship.



Alan Katz

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Rebirth Day After Cancer

When the IV was empty, the transplant nurse unhooked me and said “Mr. Katz, Happy Birthday."


Allie Hershey, NP

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A Compassionate and Collaborative Oncology Infusion Nurse

Two colleagues of an oncology nurse highlight her utmost respect for patients and as a liaison to the greater team.


Claudia Jenkins

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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.


Shereea Seals, RN

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The Nurse Who Puts Life on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer

A colleague nominates her fellow oncology nurse who welcomes everyone who walks through their doors and makes every effort to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.


Lakshmi Yeturu

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CRC POP: Arming Newly Diagnosed CRC Patients With Useful Resources

Brian Dooreck, MD, of the Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers, Pembroke Pines, Florida, spoke with the Colon Cancer Foundation about their newly launched Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program (CRC POP)—it’s evolution and mission.


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Chester Freeman

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Daffodils and Determination from a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Each spring, I find strength and hope in the daffodils I grow, helping me face chronic lymphocytic leukemia with renewed determination.


Molly G

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Cancer Survivorship Helped Me Be Kinder to Myself

I expected chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to be difficult, but I felt totally lost after treatment ended.


Ron Valentini

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The Myeloma Journey

This poem was written in hope that those experiencing multiple myeloma, or other cancers, will find solace in knowing that advancements in treatments are being made every day, and a positive attitude with caregiver acceptance and support will prolong one’s days for a productive life.


Francesca Castro, M.S., R.D.

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Cooking Green in the Kitchen for Patients With Cancer

An expert offers two delicious and nutritious recipes that may improve side effects for patients who are undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.


Dylann Cohn-Emery

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Brukinsa Supported as First-Line Treatment for Patients With CLL/SLL

Patients with treatment-naive CLL/SLL experienced long-term improved efficacy when treated with Brukinsa compared with bendamustine plus Rituxan.