Contributors


CEO, The Samfund

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Reflecting on 15 Years Cancer-Free

There is no right way to celebrate (or not celebrate) a cancerversary.


Andre Goy, M.D., M.S.

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The Curative Potential of CAR-T Cell Therapy in Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Though it is still being tested in clinical trials, CAR-T cell therapy can offer hope for patients with mantle cell lymphoma whose disease relapsed.


Jennifer Dunn

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Finding Confidence in Community

It's incredible how much personality was squeezed into my mother's 4'10" frame. She was a spitfire. A burst of energy, starting friendly conversations with anyone and everyone she met.


Susan G. Komen NYC

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Answering Your Patient Navigation Questions

We answer your patient navigation questions at the 4th Annual Patient Navigation Town Hall "Empowering and Mobilizing Our Patient Navigation Workforce".



Barbara Boughton

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QOL Similar With Checkpoint Combo Versus Single-Agent Immunotherapy in Melanoma

Patients with melanoma who were treated with a combination of Opdivo and Yervoy showed no significant changes in their quality of life when compared to those who were treated with either agent alone.


Audra Moran

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Leading the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) supports women and their families going through an ovarian cancer diagnosis, while also funding the research that will one day lead to its prevention.


Beth Sandy, C.R.N.P

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Beth Sandy on Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

Beth Sandy, C.R.N.P, a nurse practitioner at the Abramson Cancer Center, discusses managing chemotherapy-induced nausea.


Nadine Barrett, Ph.D.

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Building Community Partnerships to Improve Cancer Outcomes

Cancer care involves more than just doctors and nurses. Nadine Barrett, director of the Office of Health Equity and Disparities at the Duke Cancer Institute, knows this.


Rafat Abonour

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Rafat Abonour on the Importance of Raising Awareness About Myeloma

Rafat Abonour, MD, professor of Medicine, pathology, and laboratory medicine at Indiana University, discusses the importance of raising awareness about multiple myeloma and his Miles for Myeloma initiative.


Brian Koffman, M.D.C.M

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Physician Turns Personal Diagnosis to Educational Opportunity

Brian Koffman is a family physician who used his own CLL diagnosis to start a group that informs other patients and their loved ones.



Staff Writer

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Combination Regimen Benefits Genitourinary Cancers

Cabometyx combinations showed activity in patients with GU cancers, according to a preliminary clinical study.


D. Ross Camidge

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D. Ross Camidge Discusses Brain Metastases in Patients With Lung Cancer

D. Ross Camidge, director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical Program, University of Colorado Cancer Center, discusses the need for more research into brain metastases in lung cancer patients.



CURE Staff: SPONSORED BY CLOVIS ONCOLOGY

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Expert Discusses Therapeutic Options Taken At Home During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jubilee Brown discussed the use of telemedicine and oral treatment options for patients with ovarian cancer, as well as offered advice to ease stress and anxiety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.


Bright Pink

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The Mother-Daughter Conversation You Should Have Today

Taking the extra time to have the more difficult conversations with your daughter about her breast health and breast cancer risk has the power to greatly improve and extend her own life.


Gynecologic Cancer Foundation

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Web Exclusive: 2007 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation releases its 2007 annual report.



The V Foundation For Cancer Research

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research to Launch

The American Kennel Club Donates $25,000 to Support Canine Comparative Oncology Through the V Foundation.


Jacquelyn Powers

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Jacquelyn Powers on Empowering Patients With Information Regarding Genetic Testing

Jacquelyn Powers, genetic counselor, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, discusses how to empower patients with information regarding genetic testing.


Randi Solden, B.S., RN, OCN, Penn Medicine Virtua Cancer Program

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An Unstoppable Force in Nursing

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACKIE MILLER, B.S.N., RN, OCN [PENN MEDICINE VIRTUA CANCER PROGRAM, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY]


Charlotte Libov

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Managing Cancer-Related Joint Pain

For many cancer patients, joint pain subsides when treatment ends.



Arlene Karidis

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Does Your Body’s Biological Clock Affect Your Treatment?

How your body's biological clock could affect the success of cancer treatment.


Aziz Nazha

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Aziz Nazha on Adverse Events Associated With Treatment for MDS

Aziz Nazha, Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, discusses adverse events associated with treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).



Beth Fand Incollingo

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Advocating for Herself Amid Treatment for a Rare Cancer

One patient with breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma spoke out for herself throughout therapy — and encourages other patients do the same.


Pam Curry

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Medical Illustration: Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma begins with a single precancerous plasma cell that multiplies uncontrollably and can eventually cause bone lesions and anemia.


Chase Doyle

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Minimal Harm Associated with Multiplex Gene Testing for Inherited Cancer Risk

Multiplex gene testing may not bring about unnecessary surgery or adverse psychological effects, according to findings from a recent study.