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Cancer Survivor Celebrates by Dancing with Scripps DoctorIrene Hutchins, M.D., and her patient Steve Valentine, both accomplished ballroom dancers, made a pact to dance together once he had recovered from late-stage Burkitt lymphoma. They performed their victory dance June 11 during Cancer Survivors Day at Scripps Green Hospital, in La Jolla, California, where Hutchins treated Valentine.
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Triplet Therapy Reduces Risk of Death in Patients With HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer Who Developed Brain Metastases“This is the first randomized trial to demonstrate an overall survival benefit for patients with brain metastases, which I think is very significant,” said Dr. Nancy U. Lin.
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Cutting Out Surgery for Prostate CancerMost men with the disease should keep their prostates, says the author of a book about prostate cancer staging and treatment.
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Two-Drug Combo Shows Modest Benefit in Biliary Tract CancerTreatment with the combination of Stivarga and Bavencio was associated with minor anti-tumor activity in patients with advanced, heavily pretreated biliary tract solid tumors.
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Book Corner: Author of "Living With Lymphoma" Shares Her StoryElizabeth M. Adler, author of "Living with Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide" talks about her diagnosis and exciting new developments in lymphoma therapies.
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MF Progression to Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Subsequent TreatmentBefore closing out their program on myeloproliferative neoplasms, Rami Komrokji, MD, and Ruben Mesa, MD, discuss the potential for progression of MF to acute myeloid leukemia and highlight key treatment strategies.
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Julie Nangia Discusses the Impact of Hair LossJulia Nangia, M.D., assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the impact that chemotherapy-related hair loss can have on patients with breast cancer.
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Just an Oncology Nurse? Not At AllAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Corrine C. Hoeppner, MN, ARNP [Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington]
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What to Do When Radiation Causes Skin DamageOne of the most common side effects of radiation therapy is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis.
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Worried About WorryingCancer-free but at risk, one previvor felt guilty for receiving medical attention.
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Healing Close to Home"I wholeheartedly recommend Betsy Loop for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award because that is a perfect description of her: extraordinary and a healer of the body, of the mind and, most important, of the spirit. She deserves to be recognized as a very special person and nurse — and one I have been blessed to know," wrote Carol Schumacher.
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More Women Are Finding Their Voices After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisAfter my breast cancer diagnosis, I decided to take a more active role in my treatment plan, opting for radiation therapy over chemotherapy due to concerns about side effects.
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What's in a Picture: Scans for Lymphoma RecurrenceDespite the lack of data to justify them, periodic surveillance PET scans during remission are performed frequently.
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Boys Need the HPV Vaccine, TooOropharyngeal cancer rates have been on the rise in men in the United States in recent years. The low HPV vaccine uptake rate, particularly among young men, is a major cause of the problem.
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The Unsung HeroI am a 13-year breast cancer survivor who has had the honor of observing and being cared for by the unsung hero and angel on earth, Kathy Ammirata.
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Anne Katz on Young Patients With Cancer and Their SexualityAnne Katz, RN, PhD, clinical nurse specialist, sexuality counselor, CancerCare Manitoba, discusses young patients with cancer and their sexuality.
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A Delicate Balance: Treating Cancer in the Midst of the Opioid EpidemicAn ongoing opioid epidemic is making it more challenging to treat cancer pain.
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On the Double: Improving Survival Rates in Pancreatic CancerA leader of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, which aims to double survival rates by 2020, outlines treatment strategies that could lead to success.
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Holding Her Smile in His Heart ForeverA devoted husband and caregiver shares the poetry he wrote for his beloved wife, Mary Lee, after doctors gave her 18 to 36 months to live.
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Extraordinary Empathy in the World of OncologyAn Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JENNI CHANG, B.S.N., RN, OCN [VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA]
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Living with Peace of Mind As a Two-Time Cancer SurvivorA two-time survivor shares how taking action led her doctors to catch an aggressive second cancer.
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Out on a Limb!"I’ve been out on a limb for the past eight years. I can tell you firsthand, it gets lonely out there… and scary."
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A Tale of T-Shirts and Angels: My Breast Cancer StoryAn Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Patty Madsen, RN [Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida].
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Meet Your Healthcare TeamWhen you are diagnosed with cancer, you may be cared for by a battalion of medical professionals and support staff with titles that may be unfamiliar to you.
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Expert Caring, Easing My Fears: How My Nurse Helped Me Through CancerAn essay honoring Shannon Moore, RN [Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina]
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How My Nurse Helped Me Focus on My Own Cancer JourneyAn Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Tam Yunker, RN, ADN [Levine Cancer Center, Carolinas Health Care System, in Charlotte, North Carolina]
