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From Survivor to CaregiverWhen Joanne Lam was diagnosed with bladder cancer, her husband showed unwavering devotion in caring for her. Now it's her turn to be his caregiver.
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Genomic Profiling Provides Much-Needed Prognostic Data in GliomaLow-grade gliomas may be classified into three distinct prognostic categories based on genomic data.
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Using Androgen Receptor Blockers to Treat Triple-Negative Breast CancerMichael F. Press, M.D., Ph.D., shed light on the role of the receptor in breast cancer in a presentation during the 2017 Miami Breast Cancer Conference.
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Lung Cancer Registry Launches New SurveysPatients with lung cancer are encouraged to participate in the new modules that will capture data to help gain insights into their treatment path and treatment options.
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Where Art & Science IntersectPractitioners see benefits of tai chi after cancer, while researchers have only begun to look.
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The People's NurseThis essay was written by Dr. Kevin Yiee, CHI Health St. Elizabeth, nominating registered oncology-certified nurse Robin Devries for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.
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Our Nurse IS The Best MedicineI WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE one of our current nurses, the extraordinary Ann E. Grotz, a registered nurse at Compass Oncology, for this year's award.
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Don't Ignore Your Wake-Up CallWhen one woman experienced symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, people blamed her nerves and told her to rest. Instead, she listened to her body.
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Should Patients Conduct Online Research About Their Diagnosis?Mark Heaney, M.D., Ph.D., Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses the pros and cons of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) researching their diagnosis online.
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Going the Extra MileIn this nomination essay for the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award, Cora Beth Hartfield honors finalist Angela Hammack, B.S.N., RN, OCN.
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Keeping Momentum on the Cancer Moonshot InitiativeElizabeth Jaffee, M.D., deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, discusses plans to maintain momentum on the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
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Susan Melvin Hill Tells Her MPN Story and Discusses Patient AdvocacySusan Melvin Hill, patient advocate, tells her MPN story and discusses how she helps patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) in Idaho.
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Long-Term Cancer Treatment — A Patient's PerspectiveHaving been a 12-year cancer survivor, metastatic since 2006, I've gained a lot of experience with what long-term palliative care looks and feels like.
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Progress in Treating Multiple MyelomaThe old and the new in myeloma therapy give patients more options.
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Susan Krigel on the Effect of Fear of Recurrence on Quality of LifeSusan Krigel, from the Midwest Cancer Alliance, discusses the effect of fear of recurrence on a cancer survivor's quality of life.
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Cracking the Wall of SilenceAn endometrial cancer survivor runs to raise awareness for a disease many don’t want to talk about.
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Testing for HonestyBefore getting genetic testing for hereditary ovarian, breast or other cancers, make sure the company providing it is both reputable and qualified.
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Organization Matches Survivors and Caregivers with 'Mentor Angels'A cancer diagnosis can happen so fast, it takes a lot to wrap one’s mind around it; however, Imerman Angels – a Chicago-based, global, peer-to-peer nonprofit support group – is here to help.
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My Encourager"WHO CAN TURN THE WORLD ON WITH HER SMILE?" Not Mary Tyler Moore, but instead my oncology nurse, Leslie Bainbridge of Arizona Oncology.
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Coming to Grips with A Multiple Myeloma DiagnosisAt the 2019 CURE® Educated Patient® Summit on Multiple Myeloma patient advocate and 10-year survivor Terry White had the chance to share advice on handling a cancer diagnosis.
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Greg Cantwell on the Importance of Hope When Facing a GBM DiagnosisGreg Cantwell, founder of Greg’s Mission, discusses the importance of having hope after getting a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) diagnosis.
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Researchers and Advocates Work Together to Advance Glioblastoma Understanding and TreatmentBrain cancer researchers and advocates join resources to help tackle this rare and aggressive malignancy.
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Lung Cancer Stigmas Affect Patients Psychosocially, Lead to Worse Health OutcomesStudies show that the social stigma can actually affect a patient’s level of care and lead to worse health outcomes.
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CURE Community Vlogs: Making the Little Moments Count Through Cancer“I think until you've been put in a position that I'm in, we sometimes tend to take our lives and time that we have for granted.”
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Winter Is Coming: How People with Cancer Can Prevent Slips and FallsFalls are a risk for everyone during slushy winter months, but the risk is especially high for people with cancer. Memorial Sloan Kettering physical therapist Jillian Hobson walks readers through what they can do to minimize the chance of falling.
