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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid CancerBefore closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.
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The Fat Factor in Cancer Recurrence RiskObesity may increase the risk of cancer recurrence. Here's what you can do to counteract it.
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Learning a New Level of Gratitude as a Patient With CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring PAM LOWRY, RN, B.S.N., CEN, OCN [MOFFITT CANCER INSTITUTE, TAMPA, FLORIDA]
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Double Jeopardy: Supportive Care Side EffectsWhat to do when treatments for side effects have their own side effects.
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This Oncology Nurse Is Not Just Any SuperheroAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring GLORIA McBRYDE BENTON, B.S.N., RN [FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA]
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Joe's RoomA breast cancer survivor discusses multitasking responsibilities as a mother during cancer treatment.
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My Oncology Nurse Gave Me a Birthday to RememberAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring RENEE THOMPSON, RN, OCN [ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK]
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Trusting My Stage 4 Breast Cancer BodyPracticing consistency has made a difference for me while living with stage 4 breast cancer.
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My Uncle Died of ThatA multiple myeloma survivor talks about how friends reacted to her diagnosis.
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Emily Johnston Discusses End-of-Life Care for Younger PatientsEmily Johnston, hematology/oncology fellow at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, discusses intensity of end-of-life care for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer population.
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A Millennial Writes: Why I No Longer Fear Breast CancerBreast cancer can mean a lot of things, but it no longer has to mean the worst.
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I Wasn’t ‘Just a Patient’ to My Oncology NurseMy oncology nurse has been making connections with her patients for more than 20 years. I’m forever grateful I was lucky to be her patient.
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Encouraging Fitness and FellowshipIn this essay, Honora R. Miller nominates a special oncology nurse practitioner, Joanna M. Losito, Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation–Sunnyvale Center, Sunnyvale, California, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
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Early Treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Many Patients Are Missing OutMany patients with myelodysplastic syndrome are not receiving early treatment.
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My Marathon: Don't Let a Wall Stop You, Keep Running!I’m running this marathon to win it. I want to say don’t let a wall stop you; keep running, keep fighting!
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Pediatric MDS Update with Dr. Inga Hofmann ZhangDr. Inga Hofman Zhang from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine provides an update on treating MDS in children.
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A Cancer Survivor's MenuJean LaMantia was only 27 years old when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Since then, she has completely overhauled her diet to focus on the nutrients best suited for cancer prevention.
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Depression Among Patients With CancerPhysician Uri Goldberg discusses an observational cross-sectional study that catalogued depression among patients with cancer by stage and source of malignancy.
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Don't Worry: Being Optimistic Through Breast CancerAn essay from our Extraordinary Healers book honoring Terry Hoelz, RN, OCN [Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota]
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Inspiring Others to Make a Difference in the Life of Someone With CancerFinalist for the 2015 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing: Elmeria S. Teffeteller, RN, MSN, APRN, AOCN, University of Tennessee Cancer Institute in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Gastronomical DistressFighting colon cancer was only part of the battle; this survivor then had to learn how, and what, to eat all over again.
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Advocates for Change: George's StoryGeorge Valentine needs something from his elected representatives in Congress: securing predictable annual out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D’s prescription drug plan.
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MPN Hero Bridges the Care Gap to Address Mental Health Issues in Patients with MPNsMadeleine Henriquez noticed that the mental health care of patients with MPN was being overlooked and took action in a way that has changed her community for the better.
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Jill Stopfer on the Limitations of Multigene Panel TestingJill Stopfer, from the University of Pennsylvania, provides an overview of some limitations of multigene panel testing.
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Our Family HeroA family collaborated on this essay to nominate registered oncology nurse Susan DeVictor for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
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Smoldering Burnout Among Cancer Care Team Members?Association of Community Cancer Centers' survey finds heavy workloads and workflow inefficiencies are top concerns.
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Finalist Essay: My Christmas CarolFinalist essay for CURE's 2012 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.
