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A New Era of Hope in Lung CancerAs immunotherapy revolutionizes lung cancer treatment, scientists are considering how to make it work for more of those affected by the disease.
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Surviving Scans While Surviving Breast CancerSurvivors facing new medical concerns may fear the unknown, but perseverance is possible as they navigate unexpected challenges in their new normal.
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A Mother's Lifeline: An Amazing Oncology NurseAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Tabatha Doyle, RN [ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee ]
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Survivor Spotlight: Nancy CarpenterNancy Carpenter was FreeToBreathe's featured survivor of the month for April.
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Make It Count: Scott Hamilton Discusses His Cancer JourneyA world champion figure skater offers his spin on the blessings behind survivorship.
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The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation Honors Oncologist for Groundbreaking Targeted Therapy ResearchVassiliki A. Papadimitrakopoulou, M.D., honored at the 19th Annual International Lung Cancer Congress.
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Covering All the Bases: FDA Must Focus on Cancer PreventionTo best help the melanoma community, the FDA must not only approve medications, but also focus on cancer prevention.
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Tagrisso Plus Platinum Therapy and Pemetrexed Improve Outcomes in Lung Cancer SubsetThe three-drug combination of Tagrisso plus platinum-based chemotherapy and pemetrexed boosted outcomes for patients with EGFR-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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Heroically Committed to Patients With Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma"Dr. Rosenzweig’s commitment to helping patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma is truly heroic," several colleagues write.
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Being Open About Mental Health Care During Cancer TreatmentTo combat the stigma around mental health care for patients with lung cancer, survivor Nancy Cohen shares her own treatment story and why she feels it's important to include mental health care during cancer treatment.
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Honoring the Memory of Surviving After CancerFifteen years after my own cancer journey, I find myself balancing hope and grief as I support a colleague newly diagnosed with cancer.
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The Importance of Patient Education in Breast ReconstructionRicardo J. Bello, postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses the importance of patient education to drive the decision-making process in breast reconstruction and surgery. With more knowledge, they can ask higher level questions and help the field thrive.
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Patient Blog: Sharing My Story of Bladder Cancer to Help OthersRick Bulifant shares his bladder cancer story.
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'Not Our Daughters,' Vows a Survivor of Lymphoma Caused by Breast ImplantsOne survivor describes her journey with breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and how she advocates for more awareness to protect future patients.
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Ending a Dry Spell of Years Without Treatment for Ovarian CancerAfter eight years with no new treatments for ovarian cancer, PARP inhibitors and anti-angiogenics are benefiting patients.
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More Than Just a Cancer Nurse: Mel's Angel on EarthAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Nicole Guttierrez, RN, CCRC [ East Jefferson General Hospital Cancer Center in Metaire, Louisiana ]
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A Parent's Journey With an Extraordinary Pediatric Oncology NurseAn Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Diane Moore, RN [Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas]
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Sam Smith Explains Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients With Breast CancerSam Smith, University of Leeds, explains cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with breast cancer.
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AAMDSIF Presents First Lifetime Achievement in Science Award to Dr. Mary HorowitzThe Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation presented its first Lifetime Achievement in Science Award to Mary Horowitz, MD, MS at the Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon and Awards Program on May 18, 2019. Dr. Horowitz was honored for the significant impact her work has had on stem cell transplant and hematologic malignancy practice worldwide.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibition Could Be the Future of Renal Cell Carcinoma TreatmentThe landscape for patients with renal cell carcinoma could potentially change as the use of immune checkpoint inhibition shows promise for these patients.
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CURE’s Top Stories: May 2021Each month, we take a look back at the most popular CURE® stories. Here are the top five stories for May 2021.
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Drafted as a Soldier of CancerAfter receiving a diagnosis of medulloblastoma at age 11, one woman has lived decades with the disease as her uninvited companion. Now, she writes, speaks and advocates for others facing cancer.
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The Extraordinary Everyday HealerSOME CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS are mere conveyer belts for infusion.
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Colorectal Cancer Makeup May Differ by Age GroupRecent research found that patients under 50 were less likely to have a treatment-determining biomarker than their older counterparts.
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Figurative TestimonialsAn ovarian cancer survivor uses her art to make her hidden emotional journey visible.
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Bringing Quality Cancer Care Closer to HomeThere seems to be a shift in the field of oncology where patients are looking more toward being treated close to home rather than traveling to a large academic treatment center, explained Edward S. Kim, M.D., Chair of the Department of Solid Tumor Oncology at Levine Cancer Institute, at Association of Community Cancer Centers 34th National Oncology Conference.
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David Gershenson on Challenges to Advancing Treatment for Rare Ovarian CancersDavid Gershenson, M.D., of MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the difficulty of advancing treatment of rare ovarian cancers: malignant ovarian germ cell tumors, sex cord stromal tumors, and types of epithelial tumors such as ovarian clear cell carcinoma, ovarian low-grade serous carcinoma, and mucinous tumors.
