Contributors


Monica Zangwill, MD

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Pathway to Herceptin Success

A timeline of important Herceptin developments.



Seth Augenstein

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Medicaid Coverage Has No Discernible Impact on Survival in Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Medicaid may not offer as much benefit to those with small-cell lung cancer, a rapidly-spreading disease that requires as fast a response as possible, according to a recent analysis.





Melissa Quintero

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Non-Physician Practitioners Playing Larger Roles in Cancer Care

In the face of a shortage of oncologists, non-physician practitioners are playing larger roles on cancer-care teams.


Steve Tripp

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My Journey as a Male Breast Cancer Survivor

Men need to be self-aware for one obvious reason: chances of survival are normally greatest with early detection. I am one of those men who has survived breast cancer, and I am proud to share my story during Men’s Health Month.


Anna D. Barker, PhD

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Q&A: Functional Imaging

Functional imaging more quickly determines if therapy is working.


Fran Drescher

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Fran Drescher: Living "Old School" to Prevent Cancer

Fran Drescher, actress, author and 16-year cancer survivor, spoke at CURE's GBM Heroes event.


Jim Kelly

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A Smile Could Mean the World to Someone With Cancer

Jim Kelly, NFL Hall of Famer, discusses how much a smile or a kind word can mean to someone with cancer – and he knows from experience.



Jody Schoger

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Should Breast Cancer in Young Women Be Treated Differently?

While breast cancer in young women appears to have similar characteristics, many experts agree that treating the type of breast cancer is more important than focusing on age at this point.


NEIL CANAVAN

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'A Cure Within'

A new book delves into the stories of 25 immunotherapy pioneers and the history of the field they helped to develop.


PCRI

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2016 Prostate Cancer Conference

"The Prostate Cancer Research Institute, (PCRI), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, mission is to improve the quality of prostate cancer patients and caregivers lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community."


Frank A. Vicini, MD

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Is Radiation Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Always Necessary?

Women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer have a variety of decisions to make regarding treatment, but it's important for patients to realize all of their options when making those medical decisions.


Luke Peppone

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The Surprising Benefit of Soybean Oil for Patients With Breast Cancer

Luke Peppone, assistant professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the surprising benefits soybean oil had for patients with breast cancer.


Don Henry

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Antiperspirant Use OK for Women Getting Breast Radiation

Changes could lessen women's worries about body odor.


Paula Vincent, RN, CNM

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Why She Matters So Much

I hold tight to the belief that I am a survivor who is living with, not dying from, metastatic breast cancer.


Connie J. Trotter

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I Thought My Oncology Nurse Was an Angel

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring BROOKE DAVIS, RN [ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA]


Eric Nadler, MD

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The Complexities of Genetic Testing

The progress made in genetic testing for breast cancer.





Jessica Bembry, RN, BSN, OCN

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A Healer for the Heart and Soul Throughout My Cancer Journey

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Shirley Davis, RN, OCN [Wellmont Health System in Tennessee]



Michelle Esser

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Michelle Esser Discusses Two Encouraging Breast Cancer Studies

Michelle Esser, program manager for research and advocacy, Young Survival Coalition, discusses two encouraging studies presented during the 2015 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).


Paul J. Weber

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Pet Project

The benefits of pet-patient interaction suggest it's more than "alternative therapy."


Santosh Kesari

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Santosh Kesari on Thinking Outside the Box in GBM Research

Santosh Kesari discusses the need to think outside the box when conducting research in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).


Marlee Matlin

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Marlee Matlin Discusses Her Father's Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma

Marlee Matlin, an Academy award-winning actress, discusses her father’s diagnosis and journey with multiple myeloma.