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The Importance of Patient Education in Breast ReconstructionRicardo J. Bello, postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses the importance of patient education to drive the decision-making process in breast reconstruction and surgery. With more knowledge, they can ask higher level questions and help the field thrive.
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Patient Blog: Sharing My Story of Bladder Cancer to Help OthersRick Bulifant shares his bladder cancer story.
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'Not Our Daughters,' Vows a Survivor of Lymphoma Caused by Breast ImplantsOne survivor describes her journey with breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and how she advocates for more awareness to protect future patients.
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Ending a Dry Spell of Years Without Treatment for Ovarian CancerAfter eight years with no new treatments for ovarian cancer, PARP inhibitors and anti-angiogenics are benefiting patients.
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More Than Just a Cancer Nurse: Mel's Angel on EarthAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Nicole Guttierrez, RN, CCRC [ East Jefferson General Hospital Cancer Center in Metaire, Louisiana ]
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A Parent's Journey With an Extraordinary Pediatric Oncology NurseAn Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Diane Moore, RN [Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas]
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Sam Smith Explains Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients With Breast CancerSam Smith, University of Leeds, explains cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with breast cancer.
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AAMDSIF Presents First Lifetime Achievement in Science Award to Dr. Mary HorowitzThe Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation presented its first Lifetime Achievement in Science Award to Mary Horowitz, MD, MS at the Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon and Awards Program on May 18, 2019. Dr. Horowitz was honored for the significant impact her work has had on stem cell transplant and hematologic malignancy practice worldwide.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibition Could Be the Future of Renal Cell Carcinoma TreatmentThe landscape for patients with renal cell carcinoma could potentially change as the use of immune checkpoint inhibition shows promise for these patients.
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CURE’s Top Stories: May 2021Each month, we take a look back at the most popular CURE® stories. Here are the top five stories for May 2021.
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Drafted as a Soldier of CancerAfter receiving a diagnosis of medulloblastoma at age 11, one woman has lived decades with the disease as her uninvited companion. Now, she writes, speaks and advocates for others facing cancer.
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The Extraordinary Everyday HealerSOME CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS are mere conveyer belts for infusion.
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Colorectal Cancer Makeup May Differ by Age GroupRecent research found that patients under 50 were less likely to have a treatment-determining biomarker than their older counterparts.
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Figurative TestimonialsAn ovarian cancer survivor uses her art to make her hidden emotional journey visible.
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Bringing Quality Cancer Care Closer to HomeThere seems to be a shift in the field of oncology where patients are looking more toward being treated close to home rather than traveling to a large academic treatment center, explained Edward S. Kim, M.D., Chair of the Department of Solid Tumor Oncology at Levine Cancer Institute, at Association of Community Cancer Centers 34th National Oncology Conference.
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David Gershenson on Challenges to Advancing Treatment for Rare Ovarian CancersDavid Gershenson, M.D., of MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the difficulty of advancing treatment of rare ovarian cancers: malignant ovarian germ cell tumors, sex cord stromal tumors, and types of epithelial tumors such as ovarian clear cell carcinoma, ovarian low-grade serous carcinoma, and mucinous tumors.
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Finding Connection and Expert Advice Amid the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has cut out many face-to-face interactions, and for patients with cancer that can also mean a loss of connection to expert advice. But the team behind the Belong.Life app is looking to bridge the gap patients face during social distancing.
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Kerry Fraser Talks Cancer TreatmentDuring an interview with the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, retired NHL referee Kerry Fraser discussed what it is like going through treatment for essential thrombocythemia.
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Anchorman Scott Inspires at ESPYsLongtime "SportsCenter" co-anchor Stuart Scott was honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at ESPN's annual ESPY Awards on July 16.
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Addressing the Needs of Older Patients With CancerOlder patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer often have special needs, says Janine Overcash, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical nursing and director of the Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program at The Ohio State University.
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Our Pediatric Oncology SuperheroAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Melissa Goddard, RN [ Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut ]
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A Positive Guiding Light for Oncology PatientsAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring TINA PURSGLOVE, RN, OCN [THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS, OHIO]
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Breast Implant Illness: A Cautionary Tale for Women Considering ImplantsOnly three short months after getting breast implants I would experience such severe and crippling symptoms that nearly cost me my life. This is not just another unsatisfactory online review.
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How To Support Loved Ones With Myeloproliferative NeoplasmsA myeloproliferative neoplasm survivor and advocate offers advice on how loved ones can support a patient with cancer.
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When I Needed to TalkOne cancer survivor discusses the need to talk to others during and after her treatment, and the healing ability of listening as well.
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Understanding How to Advance Immunotherapy Strategy Models in MelanomaMelanoma is a key cancer type for developing and testing immunotherapies prior to broader clinical application across other malignancies.
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The Humblest HeroTHERE IS A POEM by the author Linda Ellis called "The Dash," which refers to the dates on a tombstone, from the beginning to the end.
