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Long-Term Cancer Treatment — A Patient's PerspectiveHaving been a 12-year cancer survivor, metastatic since 2006, I've gained a lot of experience with what long-term palliative care looks and feels like.
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Progress in Treating Multiple MyelomaThe old and the new in myeloma therapy give patients more options.
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Susan Krigel on the Effect of Fear of Recurrence on Quality of LifeSusan Krigel, from the Midwest Cancer Alliance, discusses the effect of fear of recurrence on a cancer survivor's quality of life.
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Cracking the Wall of SilenceAn endometrial cancer survivor runs to raise awareness for a disease many don’t want to talk about.
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Testing for HonestyBefore getting genetic testing for hereditary ovarian, breast or other cancers, make sure the company providing it is both reputable and qualified.
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Organization Matches Survivors and Caregivers with 'Mentor Angels'A cancer diagnosis can happen so fast, it takes a lot to wrap one’s mind around it; however, Imerman Angels – a Chicago-based, global, peer-to-peer nonprofit support group – is here to help.
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My Encourager"WHO CAN TURN THE WORLD ON WITH HER SMILE?" Not Mary Tyler Moore, but instead my oncology nurse, Leslie Bainbridge of Arizona Oncology.
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Coming to Grips with A Multiple Myeloma DiagnosisAt the 2019 CURE® Educated Patient® Summit on Multiple Myeloma patient advocate and 10-year survivor Terry White had the chance to share advice on handling a cancer diagnosis.
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Greg Cantwell on the Importance of Hope When Facing a GBM DiagnosisGreg Cantwell, founder of Greg’s Mission, discusses the importance of having hope after getting a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) diagnosis.
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Researchers and Advocates Work Together to Advance Glioblastoma Understanding and TreatmentBrain cancer researchers and advocates join resources to help tackle this rare and aggressive malignancy.
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Lung Cancer Stigmas Affect Patients Psychosocially, Lead to Worse Health OutcomesStudies show that the social stigma can actually affect a patient’s level of care and lead to worse health outcomes.
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CURE Community Vlogs: Making the Little Moments Count Through Cancer“I think until you've been put in a position that I'm in, we sometimes tend to take our lives and time that we have for granted.”
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Winter Is Coming: How People with Cancer Can Prevent Slips and FallsFalls are a risk for everyone during slushy winter months, but the risk is especially high for people with cancer. Memorial Sloan Kettering physical therapist Jillian Hobson walks readers through what they can do to minimize the chance of falling.
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Moaath K. Mustafa Ali on the Effects of Smoking for Breast Cancer SurvivorsMoaath K. Mustafa Ali, Cleveland Clinic, discusses the effects of smoking on breast cancer survivorship.
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What You Need to Know About Preventing Gynecologic CancersKnowing your family history is the first preventative step any woman can take to avoid a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
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Decision-Making After a Cancer DiagnosisEmpowered cancer patients make their own decisions after diagnosis, including treatment, support and lifestyle changes.
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The Need to Support the Restart of Liver Disease Medical Research and Public Health ProgramsFew liver health advocacy organizations have policy staff or personnel in Washington, DC. To fill this gap, we provide liver health policy updates to report on timely information and actionable updates on activities relevant to liver health, including liver cancer, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver conditions as well as issues that span conditions, such as coverage or other policy decisions.
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Finally Cleared for SurgeryAfter being declared cancer-free, Ed found himself back in the doctor's office again.
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Stuck At Home Recipes: Mexican Bean Salad RecipeOncology dietician Rachel J. Wong, RD, CSO, LD, has a shelf-stable healthy recipe for you to help you make an easy meal when it's hard to get to the grocery store during the pandemic.
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'Caring and Sharing' Baskets: A Few of Your Favorite Things During Radiation and Chemotherapy TreatmentCancer survivor Joanne Edwards talks with CURE® about the profound gratitude she felt when she received a ‘Caring and Sharing’ basket from a charity organization, and shares how their generosity made her want to pay it forward to other survivors.
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Extraordinary, Without a Doubt: My Oncology NurseAn essay from our Extraordinary Healers book honoring Elizabeth Ditavi, RN, BSN, OCN [Gillette Center for Gynecologic Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston]
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An Anchor in a Time of TumultAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JADE HERING, B.S.N., RN, OCN [BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, AMBULATORY HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY BMT, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS]
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Getting the Care You DeserveCancer treatment involves many specialists, some patients may not be aware of.
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The Blurry Lines of CancerThe line separating cancer and cancer-free isn't always thick and dark.
