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An Oncology Nurse Who Goes Above and BeyondAn oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.
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Impacting Communities Around Her as a Patient and NurseA doctor describes a nurse that he recruited for his own practice while she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.
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GERD Might Cause Colonoscopy Avoidance. But Don’t Let ItI initially put off a colonoscopy due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, but after a positive home screening test, I underwent the procedure and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer.
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A Champion for Compassionate Cancer Care and and ExcellenceUnder her exceptional leadership in oncology navigation, the impact on patient outcomes has been nothing short of transformative.
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Kindness and Healing Play a Strong Role to Patients and Their Care TeamA fellow nurse describes how her colleague is a healing presence to not only her patients but also the clinical team.
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Our Extraordinary Angel During the COVID-19 PandemicA wife and caregiver describes the oncology nurse who helped her husband until he died from cancer and made an impact on his whole support system.
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My Prophylactic Mastectomy ExperienceMy family history of breast cancer emphasized the need to take precautions seriously, especially in consideration of my two children.
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Planting the Seeds of Words as a Cancer SurvivorAs a three-time cancer survivor, I wonder: are my roots damaged or resting to find their way?
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Cancer Overwhelmed Me, But It Didn’t Overtake MeI’m looking back and sharing the lessons learned from 10 years of cancer survivorship.
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Rebirth Day After CancerWhen the IV was empty, the transplant nurse unhooked me and said “Mr. Katz, Happy Birthday."
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A Compassionate and Collaborative Oncology Infusion NurseTwo colleagues of an oncology nurse highlight her utmost respect for patients and as a liaison to the greater team.
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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ ShouldersThree different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.
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The Nurse Who Puts Life on Hold to Connect With Patients With CancerA colleague nominates her 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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CRC POP: Arming Newly Diagnosed CRC Patients With Useful ResourcesBrian Dooreck, MD, of the Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers, Pembroke Pines, Florida, spoke with the Colon Cancer Foundation about their newly launched Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program (CRC POP)—it’s evolution and mission.
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The Pathway of Cancer is Fraught with AnxietyAs a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I recently gleaned three new insights from my oncologist and phlebotomist.
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Cancer Survivorship Helped Me Be Kinder to MyselfI expected chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to be difficult, but I felt totally lost after treatment ended.
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The Myeloma JourneyThis poem was written in hope that those experiencing multiple myeloma, or other cancers, will find solace in knowing that advancements in treatments are being made every day, and a positive attitude with caregiver acceptance and support will prolong one’s days for a productive life.
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Cooking Green in the Kitchen for Patients With CancerAn expert offers two delicious and nutritious recipes that may improve side effects for patients who are undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
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Adaptive NSCLC Study Fails to Produce Improved Results, Clinical Benefits in SomeImfinzi with monalizumab and ceralasertib showed promising long-term benefits in advanced NSCLC, but no other combinations significantly improved results.
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Acceptance and Adaptation Are Essential During CancerThere are limits and adaptations that are needed during childhood, adulthood and retirement, and I can say the same for every step of my cancer experience.
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Changing the Clocks: Making My Time Worthwhile With CancerA time to reflect on changes we can make while we still have time, despite having cancer.
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Receiving Quality Support from Nurse Navigators During Breast CancerHaving two supportive nurse navigators by my side during breast cancer made my experience much easier, especially when I wanted mental or physical support.
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Writing ‘Taught Me to Become’ After CancerWriting about my breast cancer experience became cathartic to me, and eventually my journal entries were compiled into a book, “Feisty Righty.”
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When Surviving Cancer is only the BeginningFor head and neck cancer survivor Jason Mendelsohn surviving cancer was only the beginning of his journey as handling severe side effects from treatment altered his day-to-day life.
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I Can't Help Wondering How My Multiple Myeloma Came to BeOf everything I've ever done, I wonder how my multiple myeloma came to be.
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A Physician-Scientist With a Huge Heart for Patients With Lung CancerA colleague describes Dr. Nagla Abdel Karim’s exemplary compassion for patients with lung cancer and how she works hard to increase representation in cancer clinical trials.
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An Angel of Healing During Cancer TreatmentA patient details the peace he felt in the presence of his oncology nurse while receiving treatment for bladder cancer.
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An Oncology Nurse’s Great Attitude Can Leave a Lasting Impact on PatientsA patient notes how her advanced practice provider made such an impression on her that she even switched offices to continue their experience.
