Contributors


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.


Sonya Rose Atkinson

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A Year of Grace During Breast Cancer

I believe a divine intervention miraculously saved my life when I had a dream about breast cancer — it turned out to be true.


Andy Guinigundo

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How Biomarker Testing Can Shape a Breast Cancer Treatment Plan

Biomarkers can shape a breast cancer treatment plan, Andy Guinigundo explained in an interview with CURE.


Christie Griffin-Jones, MBA-HCM, B.S.N., RN, CPHQ, CRRN

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Commitment to Patients Is Driven by a Lasting Promise

Mikela Pettigrew, B.S.N., RN, OCN,, exemplifies extraordinary compassion and dedication. Every day, she fulfills a promise she made as a young caregiver.


Sarah Wersan

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The Role of Emotion in a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

When deciding which treatment to receive for breast cancer, I realized negative emotions can affect the body more than I thought.


Miranda L. Anderson-Cromer

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The Challenge of Finding Out What My Cancer Type Was

Before I underwent surgery to remove tumors on several organs, I was told it was the only way to determine what cancer I had.


Roberta L. Hughes

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I'm Still Me Even Though I Have Myeloma

When I told my friends and family I have multiple myeloma, some of them didn't know what to do.


Dr. Sheri Prentiss

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An Expert Breaks Down Lymphedema Following Cancer Care

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses the importance of seeking early intervention to detect lymphedema following cancer care.


Mary Evelyn Burman

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Is it Possible to Have a Broad-Based Cancer Team in a Rural Area?

With a little luck and a lot of coordination, I managed to create an excellent and comprehensive cancer care team in the least populated state in the country.


Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD

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Future Perspectives in Adjuvant Therapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy

Two experts explain how early-stage non-small cell lung cancer treatment has changed in recent years, particularly in the adjuvant setting, and offer future perspectives in this space.


Kelly Marre, LCSW

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Oncology Nurse Practitioner Extraordinaire

Dana Oswald, APRN, moved from Ohio to rural Alaska three years ago, and has been providing excellent patient care there ever since.


Wendy Austin

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Easing Out Fear and Welcoming in Hope

Kim Moeller, a compassionate oncology nurse, empowers patients by alleviating fear and fostering hope through empathetic listening and personalized care.



Dr. Maria João Cardoso

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Fighting to Give Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer a Voice

A medical oncologist is recognized for her contributions in organizing the first international conference dedicated solely to metastatic breast cancer in an effort to give patients a platform to share their stories.


Bola Ogundimu

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Navigating My Breast Cancer Journey That Came Out of Nowhere

I had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.


Yale School of Medicine

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15% of U.S. Cancer Patients Are Active Smokers at Time of Diagnosis

The addition of smoking status to the National Cancer Database might inform more effective treatment for smokers with cancer.


Sabrina Serani

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Herceptin, Perjeta Regimen May Be Effective Without Chemo in Breast Cancer

Among patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, Herceptin and Perjeta plus endocrine therapy proved to be beneficial without chemotherapy.


Kathleen Harper, LMHC

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I Was Told ‘You’re Not that Bad’ My Whole Life — Even During Cancer

After being told, "You're not that bad" my whole life, I continued to hear that after being diagnosed with leukemia — which some called "the best" cancer to have.


Liz Dorcey

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My 'Pillars of Support' During Ovarian Cancer

After leaving an unsupportive support group for ovarian cancer, I finally found my pillars of support.


Robin Torpey, D.N.P., RN-BC, B.S.

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A Cancer Nurse Changes the Lives of Patients

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.


Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology

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Do I Have Ovarian Cancer? Understanding the Early Signs, Detection and Treatment

Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ovarian cancer.



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Bringing Together the CAR T-Cell Therapy Community

It’s easy to think of scientific researchers as existing in a vacuum.


Betsy Stinson

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I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New Normal

I have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.



Dr. Stephanie H. Greco

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Beyond Cancer Care

Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.


Brandi Benson, MFA

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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.


Sharon Anderson

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Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare Cancer

After reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.


Bri Majsiak
Bri Majsiak

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A Journey to Mastectomy: Here’s What I Learned

It’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.