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Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. on Streamlining the Anti-Cancer Drug Approval ProcessRep. Frank Pallone Jr., Sixth Congressional District of New Jersey, House Energy and Commerce Committee, discusses "streamlining" the FDA's drug approval process as it relates to the 21st Century Cures Act.
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It's an Exciting Time for Myelodysplastic SyndromeLearning more about MDS will lead to better diagnostics and more personalized treatments.
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She Was Told She Couldn't Get a Mammogram - and Then It Was Too Late"When you meet someone who is suffering because she was told she could only have a mammogram when it was too late, everyone will agree: if a woman is thoroughly educated about the negative effects of screening and still decides to have the mammogram, she should be able to make that decision without a financial burden."
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Caring for Patients Always, Always, Always with a SmileAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MELISSA A. COCHRAN, M.S., NP [STEM CELL TRANSPLANT NURSE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS]
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Social Habits, Cancer Type and Treatment Impact Increased Rates of Opioid UsePatients who received chemotherapy, actively smoked and drank alcohol, and were diagnosed with head and neck cancer reported significantly higher rates of opiate use, according to study results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 Palliative and Supportive Care Symposium.
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Jennifer Lane-Riefler on Financial Assistance Available for Patients with Ovarian CancerJennifer Lane-Riefler, MCHES, CFm, Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County, discusses the financial assistance opportunities available for patients with ovarian cancer.
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A Tribute to MomThroughout her life and especially in her fight against lung cancer, Mom set us an example in unconditional devotion, taught our family valuable life lessons and never lost her indomitable spirit.
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Hope And The Patient With CancerHope is a potent ally for the patient with cancer, and it is a response that helps inform a patient's journey with cancer.
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Deciding Best Next Steps in Prostate Cancer TreatmentHere's how one expert decides on the next steps in treatment when a man with prostate cancer has a rising PSA and no visible metastases.
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Web Exclusive: A Peaceful SpiritFinalist essay from the 2009 Extraordinary Healer Award contest.
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CURE Community Vlogs: Turning Lemons into Lemonade After a Cancer Diagnosis“Everything is perspective. It's how you look at it.”
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Top 10 Things Learned in 20 Years of Fighting Prostate CancerMany advances have been made in the fight against prostate cancer in the past two decades, but ZERO will not stop until the disease is completely ended.
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'Maximum Amount of Caution' Necessary for Immunosuppressed Patients Amid COVID-19 PandemicIn the face of the COVID-19 pandemic patients with cancer who are considered to have weakened immune systems need to have a special emphasis placed on their care.
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Oncologists Address Fertility Issues Earlier With PatientsOncologists are increasingly focusing on treatment-related infertility.
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Older Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma Benefit Most From Individualized TreatmentWhile emerging therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) continue to shape the treatment landscape, no key standard currently exists, says one expert – particularly for older patients, who benefit most from a treatment approach that has been tailored to fit them and their disease.
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Little CaregiversInvolving children in cancer caregiving may lessen fears and help with understanding.
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A Chat With Bonnie J. AddarioWhen first diagnosed with lung cancer, some doctors told Bonnie J. Addario that there was nothing that they could do for her. Now, 14 years later, she has spent over a decade helping others with the disease through her Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.
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Going the Extra Mile for Patients With CancerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring CINDY L. TEEPLE, APRN, M.S.N., AOCN [ABRAHAM MITTELMAN, M.D., PRIVATE PRACTICE, PURCHASE, NEW YORK]
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v4n2 - Connecting OnlineI am awed when I consider that billions of electrical impulses traversing networks of computers worldwide have created a haven for people who share a terrifying disease.
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Embracing the Pink Ribbon for my DaughtersA patient with breast cancer discovers that going pink isn’t all that bad.
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An Extraordinary Healer and So Much MoreAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carmi Fazio, RN, BSN, ONA [Molina Healthcare IN Niles, Illinois]
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Lending a Hand: Lung Cancer Advocacy Groups Help Those in NeedAdvocacy groups are making a difference in the lung cancer community. What can they do for you?
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An Oncology PioneerAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KATHY IVY, B.S.N., RN, OCN [CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHILDRESS, TEXAS]
