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Defying Odds and Dancing Through CancerWhile pursuing a degree in fine arts, tap dancer and musician Evan Ruggiero was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right leg. Though his diagnosis ultimately led to amputation, he always knew that he would return back to doing what he loved.
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A Singular SensationCancer is a solitary event, and in that isolation lies empowerment, one survivor has found.
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Exercise May Help Prevent Cancer or its RecurrenceExercise may help prevent cancer or its recurrence and improve quality of life for survivors of the disease.
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Coping With Cancer During the HolidaysJoin us on Nov. 22 during the #CureConnect tweet chat to discuss facing the holidays with a cancer diagnosis.
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Utilizing Psychosocial Data to Help Patients with Lung CancerThere is plenty of scientific data about the physical challenges patients with cancer endure, but more is needed to address psychosocial issues.
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Making Progress for Myelodysplastic SyndromeIn an interview with CURE, Rami Komrokji, M.D., a hematologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, discusses the advances that have been made in MDS in the past few years, as well as the MDS Clinical Research Consortium and its importance.
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Staying Hopeful When the Odds of Surviving Cancer Are Long: A Follow-UpWhy know the odds if they're useless?
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Good Karma From My Oncology Nurse, a Kindred SpiritAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sharon Bird, BSN, RN [ THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA ]
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Blending the Truth With Compassion in Cancer CareThis essay describes my journey with non-Hodgkin lymphoma — peripheral T-cell, not otherwise specified — and my most extraordinary nurse, Xuan Arnette, RN, OCN.
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The Test of Time: Genetic Testing For Hereditary Cancer RiskIndividuals who were screened for hereditary cancer risk in the past might benefit from getting tested again using today’s more sophisticated panels.
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Test Case: Despite Debate, PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer Can Be a Life-Saving MeasureWhen the USPSTF issued its recommendation against PSA testing, urologists nationwide, myself included, warned about the possible public health repercussions that could ensue. Our fears have materialized, and much sooner than anticipated.
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How To Handle The Cold (And Heat) During and After CancerA long-term cancer survivor shares her tips on getting through the winter cold that bites a little extra for survivors and patients with cancer.
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Battling Cancer And Social SecurityOne person with cancer details their challenges with fighting for social security while battling a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.
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My Extended VacationThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "First Connection" program connects volunteers with newly diagnosed patients and caregivers to help them manage the many aspects of a cancer diagnosis.
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Using Social Media to Recruit for Cancer Clinical TrialsAlicia Staley, survivor and patient advocacy manager of Cure Forward, discusses the potential use of social media to recruit for clinical trials for new cancer treatment.
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Finding Emotional Support in a Health Care TeamThe winner of the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing discussed the bonds formed between patients with cancer and their health care team.
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Cancer: It's Never An Easy JourneyCancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care what race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or even age you are. It takes no prisoners. And it certainly did not take me. I continue to remain resilient despite what I’ve been through and despite what still may be on the horizon.
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A Shining Star in Oncology NursingAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JENNIFER HOLTON, B.S.N., RN, OCN [TEXAS ONCOLOGY — PLANO WEST, PLANO, TEXAS]
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Evolving Role of Lymph Node Biopsies After Neoadjuvant Therapy for Breast CancerSurgical oncologist Kelly K. Hunt, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses how breast cancer interventions have progressed in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant setting and the role of sentinel lymph node dissection in the neoadjuvant setting.
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Paul B. Jacobsen on Preserving Fertility for Patients With CancerPaul B. Jacobsen, Associate Center Director for Population Science at Moffitt Cancer Center, comments on preserving fertility for patients with cancer.
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Hope For All StagesThe doctors and researchers at the Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania) examine different aspects of pancreatic cancer to find better treatments.
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Nathalie Le Vasseur on a Review of Optimal Weight Control StrategiesThis research was presented at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a gathering of over 30,000 oncology professionals in Chicago.
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Expert Addresses Fear and Uncertainty Patients with Cancer Feel from COVID-19 Disruptions“There's a lot of miscommunication and number one, I would tell them you don't need to face these decisions alone,” Dr. Pat Basu said in an interview addressing patient’s fear in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Supporting the Unsupported: Nurse Cheers Patients with 'Bravery Bags'“‘Compassionate,’ “cheerleader,’ ‘friend’ ‘supporter’ and ‘angel’ are just a few words used by patients and staff to describe Harding Cranford, RN, OCN,” wrote Erin Auten, RN.
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Heroically Committed to Patients With Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma"Dr. Rosenzweig’s commitment to helping patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma is truly heroic," several colleagues write.
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Marathon Men: Living Longer With Prostate CancerNew drug treatments are helping patients with advanced prostate cancer to live longer.
