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Genuine Care and Advice for Patients With CancerOne person describes an oncology nurse practitioner as one to give practical advice and guidance for everyone she encounters.
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From Clinics to Mountaintops: A Hero for Patients With Multiple MyelomaFor over 20 years, Dr. Brian Berryman has been a tireless advocate and compassionate care provider for those affected by multiple myeloma.
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Treating HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer During the COVID-19 PandemicCaitlin Flanagan, a patient with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, and Sara A. Hurvitz, M.D., discuss treatment approaches and modifications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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An Advocate for Both Patients and the ProfessionMarie Riehl's willingness to step outside of her professional comfort zone has allowed her to be an extraordinary patient advocate.
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Key Takeaways for Patients With MyelofibrosisPatients with myelofibrosis should reflect on their personal priorities and quality of life goals, understand the range of available JAK inhibitor treatment options, and openly communicate with their doctor to arrive at a shared decision for managing their disease.
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A Poem About Cancer, My FriendDuring a chemotherapy session for colon cancer, I wrote two poems about my take on cancer.
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Early Detection and Screening is Key for Esophageal CancerBecause the five-year relative survival rate for people with esophageal cancer is approximately 22%, this makes early detection of the essence.
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Cancer Took Me From Disfigured to PridefulNow having conquered three cancers and am fighting metastatic pancreatic cancer, scars from all the surgeries within the last 26 years have shown victories and hope.
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'All Roads Lead to Roman': A Hero Among Lung Cancer DoctorsDr. Roman Perez-Soler received his original training in Spain but has been a constant beloved presence in the U.S. lung cancer arena for more than 30 years.
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Traveling with Multiple Myeloma: A Journey of Adaptation and HopeI share how traveling fueled my passion for life, how myeloma changed my journeys, and how new mobility options have opened doors to adventure and connection.
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Knowledge and Compassion Can Be a Phone Call AwayA patient undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumors maintained a positive attitude about his cancer through phone calls from his care manager to check in after appointments, among other efforts.
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Unmet Needs in the Management of EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLCBefore closing out their discussion on treatment for EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLC, experts discuss prominent unmet needs in this setting.
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Feeding Souls: A Cancer Journey Through the Lens of FoodI've learned that cooking for friends during their cancer journey is a way to express love and support, even if it doesn't cure them.
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When Faced With Death, Live Life to the Fullest, Says a Cancer Survivor“I had to choose one of two paths, to become the victim and let the disease control me or take control of the disease and fight for my life. The moment I chose to fight was the moment life opened all of its beauty,” writes a lymphoma survivor.
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How I Truly Learned to Live With Stage 4 Colon CancerWith stage 4 colon cancer, I still think about death, but I’ve learned how to live in the present to enjoy each day I have.
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If I Can Face Cancer, I Can Face AnythingWithin a short period of time, Darlene Benson lost her dog, brother-in-law, and some of her best friends. But, at the same time, she conquered cancer. She says that if she can face that, she can face anything.
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Breaking Barriers: Why Increasing Lung Screening is CriticalLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.
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Out of the Darkness of Cancer and Into the LightOut of the darkness there is sometimes light, and in South Florida, Dr. Mark Block is a beacon of hope and light for many patients who’ve recently received a diagnosis of cancer.
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Zyprexa Added to Standard Antiemetics Reduces Nausea, Vomiting in RadiationAdding Zyprexa to ondansetron cut nausea and vomiting safely in abdominal/pelvic radiation with low-emetogenic capecitabine.
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A Community of Support During Ovarian CancerSeeing a young man ringing the bell surrounded by family reminded me of the incredible support I received during ovarian cancer, too.
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God Helped Me See a Better Side During Kidney CancerWhen I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive kidney cancer, I turned to God and He has helped me through my journey, each step of the way.
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Prisms of Sparkling Light Through Cancer's StormCancer comes with an awful storm, but the prisms of light can make it a little less worse.
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Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery May Aid Recovery, Spare Kidney FunctionRobotic and minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery may reduce pain, shorten recovery time and preserve kidney function, according to Dr. Armine Smith.
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Rock Star Lung Cancer Supporter and AdvocateA lung cancer survivor describes a passionate advocate who has changed the world of many patients.
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The Utility of CAR T-Cell Therapy in MyelofibrosisDr. Matthew Ku discusses what CAR T-cell therapy is and how it works to target diseases like myelofibrosis.
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My Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to Discover a Family I Didn’t Know I HadAfter being diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer, I discovered that I had two sisters — and a family predisposition to cancer.
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An Oncology Nurse Who Is One of a Kind, Kind to EveryoneAmong the extraordinary collection of givers are singular nurses who stand above the rest like a beacon guiding the profession toward its highest order. Anthony “Tony” Reynolds, RN, of ARH Cancer Center is one such nurse.
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Oncology Nurse Amanda Snyder Turns Personal Experience Into AdvocacyAmanda Snyder, a cancer survivor, became an oncology nurse to provide support she once lacked, now leading innovative therapies for patients.
