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A View of Cancer Care in AmericaNancy Davenport-Ellis, a breast cancer survivor and founder of the Patient Advocate Foundation, discusses the expense of cancer care for patients and the complexities of health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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Jeff Goad on Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Myeloma Research and AwarenessJeff Goad and his wife, Ramona Biliunas, discuss why the climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma team. Jeff was also one of our 2016 Multiple Myeloma Heroes.
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What's Next in Immunotherapy?Melanoma should not be considered to be in a "special category" that responds well to immunotherapy, according to Christian M. Capitini, M.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin.
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Ginny Finn on the Importance of Addressing Breast Cancer Survivorship IssuesFinn says it's important for advocacy organizations to attend and socialize at these conferences to explore possible collaborations.
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Survivors Proclaim November as Curing Stomach Cancer MonthWhy is November not named an "awareness month?" Because stomach cancer isn't only about awareness.
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BTK Inhibitor Use Proves Beneficial in Mantle Cell Lymphoma TreatmentTypically, the longer a patient with cancer is exposed to a drug the more side effects they experience, but in the case of Imbruvica, the opposite appears to be true for patients with MCL.
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Reflecting on 15 Years Cancer-FreeThere is no right way to celebrate (or not celebrate) a cancerversary.
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Announcing BCAN 2020 Young Investigator AwardsThe Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is pleased to announce two 2020 Young Investigator Awards (YIA), to support the development of outstanding early-career research scientists and clinical cancer research investigators.
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Mom's Oncology Nurse: A True LifesaverAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Claudia Davis, RN, OCN, CBCN [Community North, Community Health Network in Indianapolis, Indiana]
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A Taste For Wellness: Warming Winter FareSoup, cider and salmon help keep the body full and fueled when it’s frigid outdoors.
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New Options in Androgen TherapyPreliminary results of two new targeted therapies, now in late-stage clinical trials, hold much promise for men with hormone-refractory, or castration-resistant, prostate cancer.
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This Oncology Nurse Gives Back What She ReceivesAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KAITLYN WHITEWATER, B.S.N., RN [SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL, 7 WEST ONCOLOGY/BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT UNIT, TULSA, OKLAHOMA]
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A Certain Kind of Nurse: An Interview with Anne Todd, RN, OCNFOR 19 YEARS, Anne Todd served as a secretary in an oncology office where the doctor enjoyed teaching her about the disease.
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From Survivor to CaregiverWhen Joanne Lam was diagnosed with bladder cancer, her husband showed unwavering devotion in caring for her. Now it's her turn to be his caregiver.
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Genomic Profiling Provides Much-Needed Prognostic Data in GliomaLow-grade gliomas may be classified into three distinct prognostic categories based on genomic data.
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Using Androgen Receptor Blockers to Treat Triple-Negative Breast CancerMichael F. Press, M.D., Ph.D., shed light on the role of the receptor in breast cancer in a presentation during the 2017 Miami Breast Cancer Conference.
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Lung Cancer Registry Launches New SurveysPatients with lung cancer are encouraged to participate in the new modules that will capture data to help gain insights into their treatment path and treatment options.
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Where Art & Science IntersectPractitioners see benefits of tai chi after cancer, while researchers have only begun to look.
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The People's NurseThis essay was written by Dr. Kevin Yiee, CHI Health St. Elizabeth, nominating registered oncology-certified nurse Robin Devries for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
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Our Nurse IS The Best MedicineI WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE one of our current nurses, the extraordinary Ann E. Grotz, a registered nurse at Compass Oncology, for this year's award.
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Don't Ignore Your Wake-Up CallWhen one woman experienced symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, people blamed her nerves and told her to rest. Instead, she listened to her body.
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Should Patients Conduct Online Research About Their Diagnosis?Mark Heaney, M.D., Ph.D., Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the pros and cons of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) researching their diagnosis online.
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Going the Extra MileIn this nomination essay for the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award, Cora Beth Hartfield honors finalist Angela Hammack, B.S.N., RN, OCN.
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Keeping Momentum on the Cancer Moonshot InitiativeElizabeth Jaffee, M.D., deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, discusses plans to maintain momentum on the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
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Susan Melvin Hill Tells Her MPN Story and Discusses Patient AdvocacySusan Melvin Hill, patient advocate, tells her MPN story and discusses how she helps patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in Idaho.
