Contributors

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Jean Jones

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Surviving Hereditary Stomach Cancer Involves an Effort by the Whole Family

In an effort to combat hereditary stomach cancer, it takes the entire family to help understand what it takes.

Tiffany A. Traina, M.D.

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Anthracyclines for Breast Cancer? Who Needs Them?

For many patients with early-stage breast cancer, these drugs provide a significant boost to disease-free survival.

Kathryn Foster

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How Bone Strengtheners Led to a Dental Care Nightmare for One Patient With Cancer

A woman living with stage 4 cancer explains her painful experience with dental issues that came as a result of cancer treatment.

Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa, M.D.

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Clinical Trials: Know the Basics

Clinical trials are essential in improving treatment in the world of oncology, especially for rare cancers.

Alison Morris

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Alison Morris on the Future of Screening for Distress

Alison Morris, Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Stanford Health Care, discusses her hopes for the future of screening for emotional and physical distress.

Melissa Knopper

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A Direct Hit

Technology propels radiation therapy to a new status: targeted therapy.

Jason Harris

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New T-Cell Therapy Shows Improved Response in Resistant Multiple Myeloma

A new T-cell therapy showed benefits in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Terry Healey

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Taking My Cancer Experience at Face Value

After multiple cancer surgeries, I'm now more confident than I was when I was living on "easy street."

Jennifer Manning

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Buying Hope: Life After a Fertility-Threatening Diagnosis

It's all about having a plan. Plans give hope. Plans inspire.

D. Ross Camidge, M.D., Ph.D.

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Who are Cancer Clinical Trials For: Guinea Pigs, Test Pilots or Prize Poodles?

Expert D. Ross Camidge, M.D., Ph.D., offers tips for dealing with the stress of navigating clinical trials for cancer treatment.

Elise Bourne-Busby

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More Than Friends Organization: Bringing Help and Hope to Cancer Survivors

More Than Friends chairperson Elise Bourne-Busby talked about her breast cancer journey and the inspiration for the Latino/Caribbean/American initiative that is dedicated to servicing cancer survivors.

Christine A. Adamo

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How to Determine if A Nutritional Supplement is a Detriment for a Patient With Cancer

Vitamins, herbal medicines and other nutritional products may be more harmful than helpful to individuals with cancer. Check with an expert before taking them.

Bill Beckett

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How A Second Opinion Gave Us More Opportunities to Seek Additional Cancer Care

A caregiver sheds light on the trials and tribulations of his wife's cancer journey and describes his awe in watching his wife's strength.

Maria T. Landi, M.D., Ph.D.

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Associating Genes With Melanoma Risk

Maria T. Landi, M.D., Ph.D., principal investigator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) discusses a recent study that identified genetic variations that may be linked with increased melanoma risk.

Renata Marie Vestevich

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Preserving Eyebrows During Chemotherapy Treatment

Renata Marie Vestevich, founder and developer of Essential Eyebrow Solution (EES), discusses how this topical solution may be able to help patients keep their eyebrow hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

Blake A. Morrison

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Blake A. Morrison Discusses the Excitement in Myeloma Research

Blake A. Morrison discusses the recent excitement in myeloma research.

D.S.

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An Inspired Healer, Leader and Guide

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring SANDRA TERRAZZINO, APRN, M.S.N., FNP-BC, AOCNP [HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CLINIC, BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS]

Mike King