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A Wonderful Addition to My Son’s Cancer TeamMy son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.
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A Poem: My Colon Cancer RemixI hope my poem — which outlines my experience being diagnosed with colon cancer — brings light to someone’s day.
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My Left Breast Cries No MoreMy right breast took the brunt but my left breast cried for years.
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Opdivo Plus Cabometyx Safe, Effective in Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaOpdivo plus Cabometyx resulted in a significant progression and survival benefits compared with Sutent in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
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Keytruda Plus Chemo May Improve Penile Cancer OutcomesKeytruda plus platinum-based chemotherapy appeared to be safe and effective in treating penile squamous cell carcinoma.
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We Are All Unique in Our Experiences With CancerAs a health care provider who specializes in lymphedema, I had a unique perspective when I was diagnosed with cancer.
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Our Guardian Angel in Cancer CareHer beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.
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The Importance of Utilizing Support Networks Following a Cancer DiagnosisDr. John Oertle discusses the key benefits to come from patients with cancer connecting with support networks, advocacy groups and resources.
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I Am in Here: A Poem About Life With CancerChemotherapy-related baldness pressured my strained self-identity. Was I the same person?
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Personalized Kidney Cancer Vaccine May Help Prevent Future RelapseIn a clinical trial, patients treated with a kidney cancer vaccine remained cancer-free after a median of nearly three years.
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Cancer and Ostomies: A World Ostomy Day PerspectiveA bladder cancer survivor discusses the importance of World Ostomy Day and shares her own ostomy story.
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Bavencio Has Efficacy in The Real-World Treatment of Urothelial CancerFollowing treatment with Bavencio, patients with urothelial cancer lived for 17 months and their cancer remained stable for nine months.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Lives for OthersLuca Biagiotti, RN, did everything he could to build a relationship with this patient and make him feel less lonely at the hospital.
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Finding a Second Opinion Was a Pivotal Moment in My Cancer ExperienceFrom second opinions to research and asking for help, here are some pivotal lessons I learned after a mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis.
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I Need to Get Out of the Cancer WormholeI frequently relive the day I was diagnosed with cancer and realized that I may need to limit my exposure to other people’s cancer battles.
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The Unexpected Joy of CancerMy colon cancer diagnosis significantly dwarfed all my other problems.
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Leading By Example in Oncology NursingLauren orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas reunion for an admitted mother undergoing a stem cell transplant, ensuring she could share the holiday with her children.
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What Women Need to Know About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis During COVID-19A breast surgical oncologist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center notes that while breast cancer screening can be delayed a few months, it should not be skipped altogether.
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In the Mist of My Fear: Experiences With MDSA patient with MDS writes about facing fears during the treatment journey.
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Reading Has Helped Me Navigate ‘Cancerland’A patient recently diagnosed with cancer writes how with the help of the people she loves, as well as the wisdom, humor and empathy of books, she has continued to navigate her new country: “Cancerland”.
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Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Oncology Nurse and HeroA mother credits her son’s oncology nurse for saving his life and their entire family with her smile, grace and endless commitment.
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Cancer Allowed Me to Embrace LifeCancer forced me to face my mortality — and in doing so, I crafted a bucket list and embraced the true meaning of life.
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There Must Be a Reason Cancer Happened to MeAfter being diagnosed with cancer, I decided to turn my “whys” and “what ifs” into education and advocacy work.
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The Oncology Nurse Who Puts Things on Hold to Connect With Patients With CancerA colleague describes a fellow oncology nurse who welcomes everyone who walks through their doors and makes every effort to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.
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Baked Potatoes and Strawberry Boost Got Me Through ChemoDuring chemotherapy, strawberry-flavored Boost and baked potatoes were the only things I would eat — but this nourishment ended up representing much more.
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An Unexpected Honor in Cancer Care“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.
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Fear of Dying From Cancer Shouldn't Stop You From LivingThrough the emotions and anxiety of cancer, she realized she was not living her life to the fullest, and that it isn't over yet.
