Contributors


Morgan Bayer

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Padcev Significantly Improves OS in Real-World Urothelial Carcinoma

Among patients in the real world with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, Padcev significantly improved overall survival outcomes.


Paul Gilbert

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Thriving With Cancer

I transformed my mindset to maximize healing before, during and after prostate cancer treatment.


Dr. Christopher R. Flowers

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Minimal Residual Disease Testing’s Variability Across Cancer Types

Dr. Christopher R. Flowers explains that MRD testing varies by cancer type, with results impacting recurrence risk and monitoring based on disease characteristics.


Gretchen E. Vaughan

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Kidney Cancer Nurse Is an Icon in Her Field

Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, has "skill, dedication, boundless compassion and drive to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer."


Tina M. Mason, PhD, APRN, AOCN, AOCNS, FCNS

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Compassionate Advocate in Cancer Care

An extraordinary oncology nurse guided cancer care for a man who was legally blind.


Rick Siefke

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10 Helpful Tips for Cancer Caregivers

A retired oncology social worker shares some helpful tips for being a supportive caregiver while also maintaining your own well-being. “Caregiving is compassion in action,” he writes.


Moriah Moore

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Fighting Hard for Patients with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma

As a hard-working mom and administrator, one nurse shows her passion and fight to get the best care for patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma.


Jonathan Little

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‘Scanxiety’ Can Make Cancer Survivors Irrational and Irritable

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.


Dr. Nataliya Uboha

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Understanding Esophageal Cancer: Early Signs, Risks and Key Insights

Dr. Nataliya Uboha sat down to discuss the early warning signs of esophageal cancer, as well as important key takeaways for those with the disease.



Virginia Lee Alcott

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My Care Team’s Pink Pom Poms During Breast Cancer

After treatment for breast cancer ended, I was excited to move on, but the shadow of cancer continued following me.


Kentisha Mazeke

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My Cancer Advocacy Keeps My Mom’s Legacy Alive

After my mom died of colon cancer, I became an advocate with the hopes that fewer people would be lost to the disease.


Dr. Vaia Florou

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Some KRAS Mutations Associated With Worse Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer

In patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, KRAS G12D and G12V mutations hare associated with worse patient outcomes, researchers have found.


Camille Usher, NP

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Educating Patients and Teams to Reduce Anxiousness During Cancer Treatment

A radiation oncology nurse takes the time to educate both patients and her clinical team to better manage side effects during therapy.


Bruce Brockstein

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Jade: The Gem Who Never Stops Giving

Jade Distajo has made a profound impact on thousands of patients with her unwavering commitment to exceptional care, compassionate bedside manner and tireless support.


Leona Downey

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How Yoga Helped Me in My Post Breast Cancer Treatment Journey

A former oncologist discusses how yoga became a vital part of her recovery after a surprise breast cancer diagnosis.



Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC

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Causes of Thyroid Cancer

New research sheds lights on the causes of thyroid cancer, overdiagnosis of PTC


Dr. Kevin Kalinsky

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Dr. Kevin Kalinsky Covers Targeted Therapy in HER2– Breast Cancer

Dr. Kevin Kalinsky discusses the role of targeted therapy and clinical decision-making in managing estrogen-driven, HER2-negative breast cancer.


June Burke

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When an Unexpected Cancer Association Leads to a Lifelong Connection

A lung cancer survivor explains how a serendipitous friendship with her stepson’s girlfriend’s aunt changed her life.


Kyle Doherty

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FDA-Approved Fotivda Dose More Effective Than Reduced Dose in RCC

Researchers showed that 1.34 mg of Fotivda provided decreased tumor size and may be more tolerable than an 0.89-mg dose among patients with renal cell carcinoma.


Christina Flandera

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Living With Breast Cancer

After receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, I received so much support from my family, friends and others.


Jessica Baladad

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I Stood Up for My Breast Health Amid Ignorant Cancer Comments

After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, I was faced with many people offering “advice” or commentary about the disease.


Emily Campbell, M.S.

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One-of-a-Kind Cancer Care Across 1,000 Miles

While one woman always assumed her aunt Judy provided excellent cancer care, she learned it firsthand upon her own diagnosis.


Geri Maroney

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The Emotional Trauma of Breast Cancer: ‘Can Anybody Hear Me?’

A breast cancer survivor explains that many people deal with long-term emotional trauma as a result of their cancer experience and argues that more should be done to address it.


Lisa O’Neill Hill

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A Champion for Expanding Access to Lung Cancer Breakthroughs

A colleague describes Dr. Edward S. Kim’s devotion to improving lung cancer care and creating more inclusive clinical trial practices.


Dr. Anna Arthur

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A Cancer Institution is Seeking to Address Food Insecurity in Patients With Cancer

Dr. Anna Arthur discusses the NOURISH trial, which aims to address food insecurity and malnutrition in patients with blood cancers undergoing treatment.


Shari Mycek

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Novel 4-Drug Combo Significantly Improves Treatment Responses in Group of Patients with Breast Cancer

Treatment with pyrotinib and the chemotherapies trastuzumab, docetaxel and carboplatin significantly improved response rates over the triplet chemotherapy regimen alone in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.


Linda Cohen

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Can Laughter Help Me Through Cancer?

I've found that making time for a good laugh each day helped break through the looming thought of cancer.


Deborah Harbadin

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Facing My Mortality from Cancer Made Me Grateful for Loved Ones

Twenty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which sparked fears of leaving my loved ones behind.