Contributors


RAYNA MCCANN, M.S., RDN, CSO, CDN

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How a Nutritious Diet May Help During Myeloma Treatment

Maintaining a healthy diet during treatment may help combat side effects.


Nicholas Wrigley

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Promacta Improves Platelet Count, Transfusion Independence in MDS

Promacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.


James Danaher

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Living Life Between Cancer Appointments

When cancer entered our life, fear was a constant. However, we tried to live as joyously as possible between check-ups.


Phillip Belfiori

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Attitudes With Latitude About My Cancer

Even though I lost my hair from cancer treatment, I didn't let that stop me from styling my hair with attitude.



Caroline Johnson

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Life Lessons of a Young Cancer Widow

Cancer robbed our family of more time with my husband. In the years since his death, this is what I’ve learned on grieving, life, dating and the fear of letting go.


Sharon Ward

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Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.


Lynn Belzer

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When My Wait and Watch Routine for Follicular Lymphoma Ended

I reflected upon my last great trip with my husband and the moment my wait and watch approach ended for my follicular lymphoma.


Jana Noel

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When Is My Cancer Birthday?

More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.


Claire Saxton

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Advancing CML Management Towards an Ideal Patient Journey

The panel concludes its discussion with insights on challenges and unmet needs in the CML treatment landscape, highlighting ways to better support patients and caregivers.


Spencer Feldman

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FDA Approves Imfinzi Therapy in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

The FDA approved neoadjuvant Imfinzi, gemcitabine and cisplatin, followed by adjuvant Imfinzi after radical cystectomy in muscle invasive bladder cancer.



Allegra Jones, M.S.N., RN, CA-SANE

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An Oncology Nurse Who Provides for Others

Linda Giamalva, B.S.N., RN-BC, NC IV, provides excellent care to all her patients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs.


Morgan Bayer

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Padcev Significantly Improves OS in Real-World Urothelial Carcinoma

Among patients in the real world with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, Padcev significantly improved overall survival outcomes.


Paul Gilbert

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Thriving With Cancer

I transformed my mindset to maximize healing before, during and after prostate cancer treatment.


Dr. Christopher R. Flowers

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Minimal Residual Disease Testing’s Variability Across Cancer Types

Dr. Christopher R. Flowers explains that MRD testing varies by cancer type, with results impacting recurrence risk and monitoring based on disease characteristics.


Gretchen E. Vaughan

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Kidney Cancer Nurse Is an Icon in Her Field

Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, has "skill, dedication, boundless compassion and drive to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer."


Tina M. Mason, PhD, APRN, AOCN, AOCNS, FCNS

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Compassionate Advocate in Cancer Care

An extraordinary oncology nurse guided cancer care for a man who was legally blind.


Rick Siefke

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10 Helpful Tips for Cancer Caregivers

A retired oncology social worker shares some helpful tips for being a supportive caregiver while also maintaining your own well-being. “Caregiving is compassion in action,” he writes.


Moriah Moore

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Fighting Hard for Patients with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma

As a hard-working mom and administrator, one nurse shows her passion and fight to get the best care for patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma.


Jonathan Little

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‘Scanxiety’ Can Make Cancer Survivors Irrational and Irritable

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.


Dr. Nataliya Uboha

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Expert Explains Safety of Krazati Regimen For Treating Colorectal Cancer

Krazati plus Erbitux is well tolerated in KRAS G12C-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, with manageable side effects and less immune suppression.



Virginia Lee Alcott

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My Care Team’s Pink Pom Poms During Breast Cancer

After treatment for breast cancer ended, I was excited to move on, but the shadow of cancer continued following me.


Kentisha Mazeke

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My Cancer Advocacy Keeps My Mom’s Legacy Alive

After my mom died of colon cancer, I became an advocate with the hopes that fewer people would be lost to the disease.


Dr. Vaia Florou

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Some KRAS Mutations Associated With Worse Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer

In patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, KRAS G12D and G12V mutations hare associated with worse patient outcomes, researchers have found.


Camille Usher, NP

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Educating Patients and Teams to Reduce Anxiousness During Cancer Treatment

A radiation oncology nurse takes the time to educate both patients and her clinical team to better manage side effects during therapy.


Bruce Brockstein

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Jade: The Gem Who Never Stops Giving

Jade Distajo has made a profound impact on thousands of patients with her unwavering commitment to exceptional care, compassionate bedside manner and tireless support.


Leona Downey

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How Yoga Helped Me in My Post Breast Cancer Treatment Journey

A former oncologist discusses how yoga became a vital part of her recovery after a surprise breast cancer diagnosis.