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Julie Fleshman on the Role of Nutrition in the Life of a Patient With Pancreatic CancerJulie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president, CEO, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, discusses the role of nutrition in the life of a patient with pancreatic cancer.
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Prostate Cancer: Regaining Control of the Pelvic FloorMen undergoing prostate cancer treatment should give special attention to ensuring good pelvic floor strength in order to reduce side effects of treatment and maximize urinary and sexual function.
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Retired Tennis Star to Run NYC Marathon for Cancer ResearchI will be out on the street in New York City on November 1 to cheer on James Blake.
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Getting Booked - StatGaining access to that top-notch doctor or medical center can present a larger hurdle for someone with an uncommon malignancy, but it is possible with a few tips.
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200 Miles - One Patient's Journey for MMRFMultiple myeloma advocate Eric Gelber makes history. Watch him as he makes his 200-mile journey.
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Rudolph Navari on Preventing CINV With OlanzapineRudolph Navari, discusses a study of olanzapine for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
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Thank You, CancerScott Hersh is a colon cancer survivor. His journey started in August 2012 when he was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 48 years old. His journey continued with metastatic colon cancer (stage 4) in September 2013 and a recurrence again in January 2016. Each time, he endured six months of chemotherapy and had two major abdominal surgeries - one in September 2012 and one in June 2014. He is currently halfway through his third chemotherapy tour of duty. He receives his treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital and shared that he is extremely grateful for his dedicated doctors, nurses and their staff.
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Approaching My 10-Year Cancerversary with Male Breast CancerAs I approach my 10-year cancerversary, I reflect on the worst and best experiences.
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Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises More Than $230,000 for Cancer ResearchFunds raised by the V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer benefit cancer research in North Carolina and beyond.
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A Day in the Life of Chemo Treatment Is Not a Horror StoryThough it may seem like it sometimes, cancer is not the Boogey Man.
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Transcending the Chaos of CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring the 2018 winner, CHRISTINE STONE, M.S.N., RN, OCN [LIFE WITH CANCER PROGRAM, INOVA SCHAR CANCER INSTITUTE, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA]
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Cancer TalesBased on a survey of 1,000 by the American Cancer Society, this sidebar defines certain cancer myths as fact or fiction.
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The Molecular RevolutionMolecular and genomic information can identify tumors most likely to respond to a specific drug.
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My Partner in RecoveryFinalist essay written by Catherine Gilmore nominating nurse Jackie Broadway-Duren, MSN, FNP-BC, from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, for CURE's 2010 Extraordinary Healer Award contest.
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Sherry Fox on What It Means to Be a GBM HeroSherry Fox accepts her award as one of our 2015 GBM Heroes.
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The Future of Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerAn expert discusses the future of immunotherapy in light of new frontline treatments like Keytruda that have been demonstrating positive results for patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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The Importance of Seeing a Sarcoma SpecialistMichaela Mueller, event manager at the Sarcoma Foundation of America, discusses the importance of seeing a doctor who specializes in sarcoma.
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NCCS Unveils Survivorship Data from Nationwide Survey of Cancer SurvivorsSurvey includes new data illustrating cancer patients’ mindsets during and after treatment.
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Updates From a PARP Inhibitor Clinical Trial for Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic CancerA subset of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and an inherited BRCA mutation rapidly progressed during a clinical trial of Lynparza.
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CURExtra - Faces of FatigueMany cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy experience moderate to severe treatment-related fatigue—tiredness, feeling drained, low energy, shortness of breath, concentration difficulty—and although the specific cause is unknown, there are ways to manage cancer fatigue including exercise, meditation, stress reduction, energy conservation and certain medications.
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A Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver Shares the Importance of Understanding Your DiagnosisUnderstanding a diagnosis is not just something for a patient's care team, the patient needs to understand their diagnosis as well.
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Carefully Staged: Advances in Early Stage Lung CancerPotentially curative therapy for each stage of early lung cancer is evolving.
