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A Poem in Honor of My Niece Who Had Breast CancerI wrote this poem in honor of my niece who had breast cancer, who was determined to live out the rest of her life giving her loved ones hope and strength.
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Breaking Down The Importance of Targeted Therapies in Colorectal Cancer CareDr. Suneel Kamath discusses the ALASCCA study in colorectal cancer and highlighted the importance of next-generation sequencing and testing.
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Hope and Positivity May Help Lead to RecoveryA retired registered nurse with tremendous compassion for patients writes a poem about how keeping hope alive throughout cancer treatment can help people recover.
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Suppose, Passage and Chemo: Three Poems About CancerThrough it all, poetry was the lens through which I could examine and deal with these very emotional and painful times in my life.
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Bavencio Maintenance After Inlyta Interruption Shows Feasibility in mRCCUpdated TIDE-A study findings show that maintenance Bavencio with Inlyta treatment interruption is feasible in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
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Blessed to Have an Oncology Nurse in My CornerJessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.
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What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My DiagnosisI wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.
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Better Understanding Genetic Mutations Influence in Cancer CareDr. Guru Sonpavde emphasized the importance of better understanding how genetic mutations influence the treatment of cancer care, particularly GU cancers.
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A Game of Chess: Finding the Right Treatment Options for Patients with Multiple MyelomaAs the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma continues to evolve, it is key for patients to find a specialist in the field, ask questions and learn more about their options.
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You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient AdvocateA nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.
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Striving for a Cancer-Free WorldChristine Eastep demonstrates the highest commitment to every one of the patients and her staff to improve the outcomes in lung cancer treatment, with a commitment to sending her staff nurses to tobacco cessation classes.
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Oncology Nurses Present Composure, Kindness and Professionalism For Patients with CancerAn oncology nurse clinical leader details how one of her staff members brought out the best in those around her, patients and nurses alike.
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A Daily Routine and the Help of Friends Got Me Through CancerWhen I looked back on calendars and journals from my time with cancer, I was surprised to see that it was incredibly mundane.
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In Plain English—Intratumoral Injection: Boosting the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor massesIntratumoral injection—the boosting of the immune response against metastatic melanoma by the direct injection of immunotherapy into tumor masses—is a promising treatment method because it’s effective AND it seems to cause fewer toxicities for the patient than combination systemic immunotherapy.
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Warm Up With Fall RecipesThe new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.
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6 Cancer-Friendly, Super Food Recipes for Super Bowl PartiesPatients with cancer, their friends and families can enjoy these guilt-free recipes when sitting down to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe during Super Bowl 56 on Sunday.
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Why Oncology Nurses Are Adored By AllOncology nurses are the backbone of cancer care, and here's why they are cherished by patients and fellow nurses alike.
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My Magnificent 'Mom' at the Cancer Center"Kristen Mitchell, A.D.N., or 'Mom,' as I affectionately call her, is the epitome of what every oncology nurse should strive to be."
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'Smell the Rain,' and Make Yourself Smile Despite CancerA poem about cancer written by a man who subsequently died of the disease explores the idea of finding the small joys in life despite the pain of cancer and treatment.
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Nurses Leading the Way in Cancer CareEmily Armstrong, Rose Sawyer and Ruth Cummings, oncology nurses, are recognized for their dedication, expertise and patient advocacy at Denver Health.
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One Myeloma Hero Helps Others While Helping HerselfAt 77 years young, Dr. Huntimerhas been dealing with the cancer world via her own battles with tumors and treatments since she was 22 years old.
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Navigating RRMM: Helpful Resources and Advice for Patients Facing Disease ProgressionPanelists discuss how multiple myeloma support resources range from formal organizations like the International Myeloma Foundation and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation to online patient communities, hospital-based support groups, and specialized social media networks, with advice for newly relapsed patients emphasizing the importance of allowing emotional processing before taking action, seeking second opinions from myeloma specialists, asking detailed questions about all available options including clinical trials, connecting with patients who’ve undergone similar treatments, maintaining hope amid setbacks, and recognizing that relapses, while challenging, often open doors to novel therapeutic approaches that can effectively control the disease for extended periods.
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Channeling Anger Into Advocacy After a Breast Cancer DiagnosisA colleague explains how one woman transformed the devastation of her breast cancer diagnosis into a “war strategy” of advocacy, starting at her kitchen table.
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Real-World Data Confirms Safety of Bavencio and Inlyta in Advanced RCCIn a real-world analysis of patients with advanced RCC, the combination of first-line Bavencio and Inlyta was effective and safe.
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Taking a Drink From the Fire HoseSeveral colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
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Rina-S Generates Antitumor Activity in Heavily Pretreated Ovarian CancerTreatment with Rina-S showed antitumor activity in heavily pretreated patients with advanced ovarian cancer, according to the phase 2 RAINFOL-01 study.
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Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer MonthsI used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.
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Find Me Now a Safe Place from CancerWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022, I of course turned to my art.
