Contributors


D. Ross Camidge

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D. Ross Camidge Discusses Brain Metastases in Patients With Lung Cancer

D. Ross Camidge, director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical Program, University of Colorado Cancer Center, discusses the need for more research into brain metastases in lung cancer patients.



CURE Staff: SPONSORED BY CLOVIS ONCOLOGY

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Expert Discusses Therapeutic Options Taken At Home During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jubilee Brown discussed the use of telemedicine and oral treatment options for patients with ovarian cancer, as well as offered advice to ease stress and anxiety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.


Bright Pink

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The Mother-Daughter Conversation You Should Have Today

Taking the extra time to have the more difficult conversations with your daughter about her breast health and breast cancer risk has the power to greatly improve and extend her own life.


Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

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Web Exclusive: 2007 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation releases its 2007 annual report.



The V Foundation For Cancer Research

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research to Launch

The American Kennel Club Donates $25,000 to Support Canine Comparative Oncology Through the V Foundation.


Jacquelyn Powers

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Jacquelyn Powers on Empowering Patients With Information Regarding Genetic Testing

Jacquelyn Powers, genetic counselor, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, discusses how to empower patients with information regarding genetic testing.


Randi Solden, B.S., RN, OCN, Penn Medicine Virtua Cancer Program

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An Unstoppable Force in Nursing

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACKIE MILLER, B.S.N., RN, OCN [PENN MEDICINE VIRTUA CANCER PROGRAM, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY]


Charlotte Libov

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Managing Cancer-Related Joint Pain

For many cancer patients, joint pain subsides when treatment ends.



Arlene Karidis

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Does Your Body’s Biological Clock Affect Your Treatment?

How your body's biological clock could affect the success of cancer treatment.


Aziz Nazha

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Aziz Nazha on Adverse Events Associated With Treatment for MDS

Aziz Nazha, Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, discusses adverse events associated with treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).



Beth Fand Incollingo

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Advocating for Herself Amid Treatment for a Rare Cancer

One patient with breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma spoke out for herself throughout therapy — and encourages other patients do the same.


Pam Curry

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Medical Illustration: Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma begins with a single precancerous plasma cell that multiplies uncontrollably and can eventually cause bone lesions and anemia.


Chase Doyle

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Minimal Harm Associated with Multiplex Gene Testing for Inherited Cancer Risk

Multiplex gene testing may not bring about unnecessary surgery or adverse psychological effects, according to findings from a recent study.


Dr. Daniel George

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Novel Agents Are Changing the Prostate Cancer Treatment Landscape

The addition of novel agents in the prostate cancer treatment landscape could create a shift in the way patients with advanced disease are treated, said Dr. Daniel George.


Greg Kennelty

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Individualized Treatment Is Needed for mCRC Subset

CURE spoke with Maria Ignez Braghiroli, M.D. about the need for individualized treatment for patients with NRAS-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.


Ginny Vroblesky

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The Machine and Me

A power outage gives a patient new perspective on radiation and life.


Staff Reports

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First Line

THE PLACE TO BE / PEOPLE REPORT / PREVENTION / INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE / LEGISLATIVE WATCH / WEB FIND / HOUSE CALL / BOOKSHELF


Lisa Jenson

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The Best Thing for an 11-Year-Old Boy's Cancer: His Amazing Nurse!

MY SON RICHIE was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in February 2013.


Sue Friedman

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Understanding Prevention For Hereditary Cancer

February is National Cancer Prevention Month; do you know your risk of hereditary cancer?


Carolyn Choate

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Ground Control to Dad

I’m writing to say how much I missed you this Father’s Day. It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since I told you how much you mean to me in person. And to think you were so worried about my breast cancer recurring; the thought that your only child and mother of your granddaughters might suffer a long and painful death – as did your own mother – before you died yourself.


Mark Cantrell

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An Oncology Nurse Who Changed Her Dream

When Mary Colasuonno, B.S.N., RN, BMTCN, set her first career goal, it was about as far from nursing as it could be: She wanted to be a commercial artist.


Stacy Chilton, LMSW

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Coping With Cervical Cancer and Reproductive Concerns

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Learn how women with cervical cancer can manage potential fertility concerns.


Virginia Powers

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Addition of Onivyde to Standard Care Improves Survival, Does Not Worsen Quality of Life in Pancreatic Cancer

The addition of Onivyde to some chemotherapy regimens for pancreatic cancer improved survival and did not affect patients' quality of life.


Emily Cousins

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Passing Isolation

Emily Cousins' personal story about dealing with breast cancer as a young mother.



Chris Collins

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Cancer: The 'Emperor of All Maladies' Has Fallen

A poem about how the medical community has helped reduce cancer and save lives.