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Always a Step Ahead as an Oncology NurseAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring NIKI WOHLFORD-WILL, RN [LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWORK, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA]
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One of the Quiet Oncology HeroesAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Angela Ness, RN [ Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland ]
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Refresher Course: Getting Over Caregiver Fatigue to Prevent BurnoutOver time, a feeling of exhaustion and burnout, known as "caregiver fatigue," can make it increasingly difficult to take care of a loved one who has cancer.
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Making Wishes Come True: Fairy Godmothers of the Bone Marrow Transplant UnitAn extraordinary group of nurses, led by nurse manager Taylor Andrews, B.S., RN, BMTCN, have made it their mission to become fairy godmothers for the patients they care for in the bone marrow transplant unit and to make their wishes come true.
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Oral Paclitaxel Improves Response, Reduces Peripheral Neuropathy in Metastatic Breast CancerPatients with metastatic breast cancer who received an oral version of the chemotherapy drug experienced improved response rates and reductions in peripheral neuropathy compared to those who took the drug intravenously.
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Finding an Unexpected Friend Through Breast CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sharon O’Connell Welch, RN, OCN [ UPMC Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ]
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The Many People on Your Breast Cancer Treatment TeamYour loved ones and an army of health care providers can help you win.
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Paying it Forward: Trials Can Improve Life for Future Cancer SurvivorsBy participating in survivorship clinical trials, those who have weathered cancer can improve quality of life — not just for themselves, but for future survivors.
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Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Breast Cancer RiskDebra Pratt, from the Cleveland Clinic Breast Health Center, writes that early detection and lifestyle changes can help save lives.
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Comprehensive Visits Following MPN Diagnosis Is CriticalLindsey M. Lyle, M.S., offers advice to patients with newly diagnosed myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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Ilana Cass on Potential Consequences of Preventive SurgeryIlana Cass, M.D. of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses some of the unknown potential side effects of preventive surgery for ovarian cancer.
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Progress in Sarcoma Treatment, But Still a Long Journey AheadNew clinical trials have oncologists excited about potential new therapies for patients.
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Investigational Drug Combination Could Address Unmet Need in TP53-Positive MDSThe phase 3 trial evaluating eprenetapopt plus Vidaza completed enrollment recently, and could lead to a new standard of care with positive results, according to Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero.
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Opioids Must Be Used Responsibly Amid a National EpidemicMany patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.
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Seeing RedRash is the most common side effect of cancer immunotherapies, but patients should watch for more serious issues.
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Financial Healing From CancerFor some with overwhelming medical expenses, bankruptcy can offer a solution.
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The Heart, Soul and Laughter of HealingAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MICHELLE GUTIERREZ, RN, OCN [OKLAHOMA CANCER SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TULSA, OKLAHOMA]
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Fighting the Uncertainty of Cancer With Self-EducationA seven-year mesothelioma survivor encourages patients with cancer to be their own advocate.
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Back in Action After DCISTreatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a precursor to breast cancer.
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Lifestyle Tips for Managing LymphedemaLymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.
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Moving Mountains to Help Patients - and StaffAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring IVY BREWSTER, RN, OCN [CHARGE NURSE, ST. JOSEPH HEALTH, HUMBOLDT PEALS FAMILY CHEMOTHERAPY OUTPATIENT CENTER, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA]
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Frederic C. Kass on Dealing With Fear Associated With a Cancer DiagnosisFrederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in dealing with a patient's fear.
