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Helping Patients Fight Cancer With All Her Heart and SoulAn essay honoring SARA SARGENTE, RN, OCN [ORANGE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK]
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Let's Talk About Cancer Prevention and the Power of Support"I don’t have cancer, but here I am. This is my life. This is my reality. I am BRCA positive."
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Long-Term Data Show Optune Offers a Survival Benefit in GlioblastomaLong-term data from the phase 3 EF-14 study showed that Optune plus temozolomide had a survival benefit compared to temozolomide alone.
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Survivors and HealersI didn’t like thinking of myself as a “survivor.” There was something … I don’t know. Something a little shameful, maybe, about it.
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Uncertain ObligationsNavigating the emotional and practical hurdles of caring for parents and stepparents.
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Good Karma From My Oncology Nurse, a Kindred SpiritAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sharon Bird, BSN, RN [ THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA ]
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MSI Testing Is Crucial in Colorectal CancerGenetic testing – particularly for microsatellite instability (MSI) – is an important step for all patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Discussing PARP Inhibitors in Triple-Negative Breast CancerAs the treatment paradigm shifts for triple-negative breast cancer, PARP inhibitors will continue to play a role.
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Yellow Tagged at my Infusion - It's Better to be Safe than SorryGoing in for an infusion amid the coronavirus pandemic with a possible "symptom" of COVID-19 and wondering what risks lie ahead.
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Eleven-Year-Old MPN Hero Remains Positive in the Face of UncertaintyCannon McMullin was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia at 8 years old and has remained positive through years of treatment by focusing on the things he likes to do.
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Kay Verble Discusses a Study to Characterize Long-Term Survivors of GBMKay Verble discusses a research endeavor to characterize long-term survivors of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
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Eric Stonestreet on His Passion for Cancer AdvocacyEric Stonestreet, our 2016 Extraordinary Healers Guest Speaker, discusses why he lends his name and fame to cancer advocacy.
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Striking a Match for Stem Cell TransplantsTechniques open a field of opportunity for stem cell transplant recipients.
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Joy: An Oncology Nurse Who Fits Her NameAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JOY LARIMER, RN [ESSENTIA HEALTH—ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL, DULUTH, MINNESOTA]
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Combining and Sequencing Agents in CLLWilliam G. Wierda, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Leukemia Center at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses how to best combine and sequence therapies for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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Cross-Country Biking for a Cure Turns Out to Be So Much MoreA team of six bicyclists trekked across country, from California to Connecticut, to fundraise for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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Learn to Advocate for the Cancer Community with Triage CancerJoin Triage Cancer for their free webinar on Post-Election Advocacy: Getting Engaged.
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The Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation Provides Tips and Support for SurvivorsThe Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation seeks to better the lives of patients with esophageal cancer through tips on living healthily and community support.
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Shining a Spotlight on Cancer CaregiversNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. CancerCare’s Caregiver Program Coordinator, Carly O'Brien, OSW-C, LCSW, shares her thoughts on why it’s important to have an awareness month dedicated to caregivers, and the importance of acknowledging the work that caregivers do.
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Too Much of a Good Thing: When Cancer Drugs Become DangerousThe medications that help patients can be dangerous in combination if not closely monitored.
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Direct-To-Consumer-Advertising: Education or Confusion?Drug companies’ advertisements promoting their wares directly to consumers have soared since 1997.
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MDM2 Inhibitor Shows Promise For Patients With AMLNew findings show that a wider study is needed for MDM2 inhibitors in treating patients with AML.
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Helping Children Cope With Your CancerAn acute myeloid leukemia survivor shares her insight on raising 3 kids while fighting for her life.
