Contributors




Joan Venticinque

Latest:

MRI: Friend or Foe?

Advocate Joan Venticinque blogs about patient advocacy.


Carol Kelly

Latest:

Dealing With the Pride and Toughness of a Soldier With Cancer

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring ROSS FOOTE, OCN [JACK C. MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA]


Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW

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Sarah Sciortino on Fertility and Sexuality in Younger Patients with Ovarian Cancer

Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW, Oncology Psychosocial Support Services Program Coordinator at University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the unique concerns that younger patients with ovarian cancer can face.


Wendy Harpham, MD

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On a Roll

This sidebar to the feature “Cancer for the long haul” written by Wendy Harpham, MD, discusses her recurring non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.


Lysa Buonanno

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The Power of Your Voice

When I learned that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States, but one of the lowest funded for research, it made me angry.


Staff

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Never Alone in the Cancer Battle

Day after day, patients come in to receive chemotherapy treatment, passing rooms with warning signs and hospital staff in protective isolation gear. They want to know they are safe.


Linda R. Duska

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Linda R. Duska on the Foundation for Women's Cancer

Linda R. Duska, gynecologic oncologist, University of Virginia, discusses the Foundation for Women's Cancer.



Kevin C. Oeffinger

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Kevin C. Oeffinger on Tailoring Survivorship Care

We spoke with Oeffinger during the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in mid-January.


Jeanne M. Palmer, M.D.

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The Benefits of Jakafi for Patients With PV

Patients with PV tend to be very symptomatic, but Jakafi can help.


RaeAnn Thomas

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Web Exclusive: Another Son

One of three finalist essays for the 2008 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award Contest.


Kevin Wright

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Bavencio May Be Effective in Preventing Relapse in Women With Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors

“Although more evidence is needed before changing clinical practice, these are highly promising results, suggesting that (Bavencio) could prevent patients with chemo-resistant disease from the severe toxicity of chemotherapy combinations.”



Shannon Westin, M.D., M.P.H.

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Ovarian Cancer Treatments 'Coming Down the Pike' Create Resurgence for Patients

An expert discusses the exciting new developments extending survival in the evolving ovarian cancer treatment space.


SPONSORED CONTENT BY MERCK IN COLLABORATION WITH GO2 FOUNDATION FOR LUNG CANCER

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Worth the Fight: Communication Is Key When Taking on Lung Cancer

New Initiative Aims to Foster Informed Discussions Between Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Their Healthcare Team


Janet Filips

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Sifting

Reflecting on hair loss as a gift.


Alice Cockerel, M.S.N., M.S.M./HM, RN, ONC, CNL

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Pediatric Oncology Nurse Always Thinking of 'Her Kids'

I am privileged and honored to nominate Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) pediatric oncology nurse Alicia De Pazos, RN, CPHON, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award. Alicia has been a pediatric oncology nurse for over 32 years. In that time, she has held many different positions — all in the pediatric oncology setting.


Elizabeth Davis, B.S.N., RN, CPN

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Using the BARF Scale to Measure Nausea

One oncology nurse developed the BARF scale so her young patients could better communicate how they were feeling.


Wayne Kuznar

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High-Frequency, Low-Dose Calquence-Rituxan Combo May Elicit Safe Responses in Previously Untreated CLL/SLL

The combination of Calquence and Rituxan may also be useful during the COVID-19 pandemic as it decreases infusion times and patient interactions, according to an expert.


John V. Wood

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Relay for (Second) Life

Fundraising to fight cancer is flourishing in Second Life, a virtual world where peopl's created characters live an alternative "life"


Terry Fischer

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Survivor Discusses Exciting Advancements in Prostate Cancer

Over the past few decades, prostate cancer has become better understood and treated more effectively.



Andrew Schorr

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“Chillin’ Out” and Finding Our Cancer Community

After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.


Lori Sammartino, M.S.N., RN, NP-C, OCN

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A Born Navigator in Oncology Care

Sometimes in life, we are fortunate enough to meet an individual who inspires us, motivating us to be our best. I was fortunate to meet Valerie “Val” Betancourt, M.S.N., RN, NP-C, OCN, over 20 years ago. Little did I know this was going to be the beginning of a wonderful friendship.


Bonnie J. Blankert

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Bonnie J. Blankert on Being a Caregiver to Someone With an MPN

Bonnie Joyce Blankert, caregiver and 2016 MPN Hero, discusses the importance of remaining calm when caregiving for a loved one with MPN who recently had a stem cell transplant.


Renee Cowan

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The Importance of Seeing an Ovarian Cancer Specialist

Renee Cowan, gynecologic oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), discusses the importance of patients with ovarian cancer seeing an oncologist who specializes in the field.


Lisa Richardson, M.D., M.P.H.

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The CDC's Role in the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Lisa Richardson, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, discusses the CDC's role in the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.


Amanda Yopp, NP

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Amanda Yopp, NP, Discusses Patient Education Regarding Clinical Trials

Amanda Yopp, NP, Clinical Nurse Educator, Takeda Oncology, discusses educating patients before they enroll on a clinic trial.