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Web Exclusive: Sleep Difficulties in Cancer PatientsOncology researchers examine sleep issues in cancer patients and propose ways to increase quality sleep.
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FDA Grants Lynparza Priority Review for Frontline Maintenance in Ovarian CancerThe FDA has granted a priority review designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Lynparza (olaparib) tablets for use as a maintenance therapy in patients with newly-diagnosed, BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who achieved a complete or partial response to standard frontline platinum-based chemotherapy.
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Belamaf Regimen Improves Progression-Free Survival in MyelomaBelamaf plus bortezomib and dexamethasone lengthened the time patients with relapsed or refractory myeloma lived before their disease got worse.
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Expert Highlights 'Exciting' Future Developments in Lung Cancer TreatmentDr. Timothy Burns, of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, discusses developments in the treatment of lung cancer over the next several years that have exciting potential to impact the field.
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A Healer for the Heart and Soul Throughout My Cancer JourneyAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Shirley Davis, RN, OCN [Wellmont Health System in Tennessee]
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Hypnotic EffectsStudies show how hypnosis can help patients deal with pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
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Kathy Youngblood, Private InvestigatorAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KATHERINE YOUNGBLOOD, M.S., B.S.N., RN, CPN, CPHON [ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]
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A Contagious SmileJeanne Marie Wheatley, B.S.N., RN, OCN "provides a constant source of strength for our team," wrote Colleen Tetzlaff, M.H.S., PA-C ."She always has a smile, and she maintains a positive and cheerful attitude at work at all times."
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An Update from FriendsCURE hears from survivors and caregivers featured in past issues and shares how their lives have changed.
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Immunotherapy Side Effects: Know the RisksImmunotherapy can cause some side effects that patients and practitioners should look out for.
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Examining the Role of Stress in Lung CancerSyed Jafri, M.D., an assistant professor at the University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, discusses the potential role that stress could play in lung cancer diagnoses.
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Calm in the StormMY HEART POUNDED as I awaited the news. I could hardly believe that my cancer had returned for a fourth time and this time was in my lungs.
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My Insights to Cancer Genetics After More Than 20 Years of Brain Tumor SurvivalAfter being a 20-year brain tumor survivor, I met with a genetic counselor and learned that I have a MUYTH gene mutation.
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When Cancer Makes a Hospital a HomeMy wife and I are always amazed at the fond memories and warm feelings that rise up when we return to Nashville.
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Losing One’s Right to ComplainCancer survivors have the right to complain, but it is hard when everyone expects you to be positive, cheerful, and optimistic.
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Coffee's Hidden Cancer FightersThe best part of waking up could be the antioxidants in your cup.
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Proactiveness Is Key With Oral Care During CancerProper oral care is vital during cancer treatment, explains a dental hygienist who specialized in dental oncology.
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The Three Steps of Genetic TestingA patient advocate goes through the three steps of genetic testing.
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Feeling Safe in Rhonda's Cancer RefugeAn Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Rhonda Koot, RN, OCN [Pacific Cancer Care in Salinas, California]
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Anjee Davis on the Future of Research and Advocacy in Colorectal CancerAnjee Davis, president, Fight Colorectal Cancer, discusses the future of research in colorectal cancer and the importance of research advocates.
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Conquering Cancer & the ClassroomReorienting kids to their academic and social lives after cancer.
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Moving Away from Chemotherapy to Treat HR-Positive/HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast CancerLooking at new data from the phase 3 PEARL trial, Dr. Melissa K. Accordino discusses how the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors could help patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer move away from chemotherapy.
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The Discovery of TaxolA chance encounter between a botanist and a Pacific Yew tree in the 1960s yields an effective and versatile chemotherapy drug.
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Karen Duffy Pays Tribute to One of Our MPN HeroesKaren Duffy pays tribute to her husband, Harvey Lawrence Gould, who was named one of our 2015 MPN Heroes.
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'Out of the Blue' Diagnosis Linked to a Family History of Cancer Now Empowers OthersSue Friedman, founder and executive director of FORCE, discussed how a breast cancer diagnosis at age 33 and a family history of cancer led to the creation of Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.
