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How to Talk to a Care Team About Post-Mastectomy Chest NumbnessSensations in the chest after a mastectomy matter because they affect safety and quality of life, an expert said.
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Bridging the Cancer Care GapNot only does Amanda Kelm, B.S.N., RN, OCN, build a rapport with the patient and family, but she also assesses the patient and determines their proper mode of transportation.
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A Patient's Cancer PositionalityThere's irony in a healing place for a patient's cancer positionality.
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Debunking the Myth That Healthy People Don’t Get CancerThe myth that "healthy people don’t get cancer" contributed to my shame, but I’ve learned that cancer can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle choices.
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Cancer Made Me SuperstitiousAfter being diagnosed with cancer, I’m nervous to plan for my future, and can’t say I’m in remission without knocking on wood.
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New Jersey Patients Receiving First-of-Its-Kind Catheter Based Pancreatic Cancer TreatmentExperts at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center have successfully treated their first patients using the TAMP™ therapy platform.
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The Pros and Cons of Seeking a Second Opinion In Cancer TreatmentAn expert explains the importance of getting a second opinion during a cancer journey.
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Advances in Sarcoma Treatment and Future DirectionsAn expert writes about his experience as a sarcoma medical oncologist and how the field may progress with several therapies in the pipeline.
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Helping Underserved Women at the Community Level Can Be a Crucial Step Toward Reducing Deaths From Late-Stage Breast CancerHelping underserved women at the community level can be a crucial step toward reducing deaths from late-stage breast cancer. A grassroots initiative in Florida aims to contribute to that change and inspire the formation of similar groups.
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Standing Strong Through Cancer Like a BluebonnetBluebonnets are a tenacious flower, which have taught me to be tenacious through breast cancer.
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My Brain Cancer Journey After Giving BirthTwo months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
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Oncology Nurses Give To Their Patients Without ReservationOncology nurses not only give to their patients without reservations, but they also help their other nurses without reservations.
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Physical and Mental Care of Patients is Meaningful During Cancer TreatmentA doctor from the department of radiation oncology at Emory’s Clifton Campus describes a nurse at her institution who goes “above and beyond” her call of duty by training her colleagues and making her patients feel comfortable.
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Reflecting on 2024 Following an Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisNearly 12 years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Julie Brokaw believes life is a miracle.
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Compassion for End of Life Is Key for an Oncology NurseThat first exposure to caring for critically ill patients started an oncology nurse on a journey that created a legacy.
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Passion Is Her Middle Name"Jutta Becker does not wear a cape and she cannot fly, but she does soar," writes a colleague nominating Becker for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award.
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The 'Breast' Oncology NurseTears flowed as I perfected the art of a quiet, polite breakdown, and then my amazing oncology case manager nurse, Stacey Patterson, B.S.N., RN, OCN, appeared.
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What I Wish I Knew Before CancerMy cancer diagnosis taught me to speak up and ask, “What do I need to know?” and “What can I be doing for myself?”
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We Don’t Need More Pink Ribbons for Breast Cancer — We Need Treatments and HopeA mother writes about her daughter — a nurse with metastatic breast cancer who passionately cares for patients even while undergoing chemotherapy — and how more treatment options are desperately needed.
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Shannen Doherty Discusses IVF, ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s Cancer to Be Shown on New Show and MoreFrom Shannen Doherty discussing in-vitro fertilization before breast cancer to "Chickadee" Cardwell's cancer experience to be featured on an upcoming TV series, here's what's happening in the oncology space this week.
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Colorectal Cancer on Rise in Young Adults, Answers May Be Years AwayColorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults, although potential explanations for the cause of this trend are likely years away.
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Oncology Nurses Make ‘the Most Difficult Situation … Much Easier’A caregiver recognizes the oncology nurse that cared for her father when he received cancer treatment at the place he used to work.
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The Burst of Spring: Reflection for Those Living with CancerAs spring arrives, I embrace the season’s renewal, reflecting on my journey with cancer and the freedom I’ll feel when I stop my treatment. Life is a gift.
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Changing the Norm of Providing Cancer CareDr. Cesar Rodriguez has been an outstanding model for championing awareness of health disparities and going the extra mile.
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Addressing Unmet Needs in Differentiated Thyroid CancerBefore closing out their discussion on differentiated thyroid cancer, patients and health care professionals alike consider unmet needs in this space.
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Future Perspectives in Adjuvant Therapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer TherapyTwo experts explain how early-stage non-small cell lung cancer treatment has changed in recent years, particularly in the adjuvant setting, and offer future perspectives in this space.
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Cancer Helped Me Acknowledge and Appreciate My Dual IdentityAs a doctor, I’m used to providing medical care, but once I was diagnosed with cancer, I became a patient — someone receiving medical care, too.
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A Journey of Transformation With Neuroendocrine CancerMy diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma gave me a new perspective on life.
