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Oncology Nurses Making a Difference in Patients With CancerTwo nominations for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer award highlight the exceptional contributions of oncology nurses, demonstrating the power of compassionate, patient-centered care.
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How Naming My Lifesaving Ostomy Helped Me Gain Confidence and Find Body PositivityAfter being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, my ostomy — which I named Toodles — opened up a world of body positivity for me.
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The Essence of Oncology NursingJessica, a master of the art of nursing, bonds with patients who it can be hard to make connections with.
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Treatment Intensification Adoption Differences Across Prostate CancerThere are differences in prostate cancer treatment intensification adoption between academic and nonacademic physicians.
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The Fearless Patient AdvocateKathleen Coughlin, although small in stature, is often referred to as the “Bulldozer.”
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Understanding Supportive Care Needs in Younger Women With CancerNatalie Schnaitmann discusses urgent supportive care gaps younger women with cancer encounter, and how they affect long-term quality of life.
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The Cancer Healer and Educator Patients Want by Their SideKelly believes she was called to oncology nursing — and as a physician who works closely with her, I can tell you that’s true.
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Four Tips for NETs Spring CleaningPhysicians and psychologists tell us that a cluttered mind and a cluttered life can be detrimental for those living with a chronic illness. On a daily basis, Neuroendocrine Cancer takes up so much mental and physical space that life can quickly become overwhelming. Let’s do all we can to streamline those actions and thoughts which can distract us from a good quality of life.
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Xtandi and Talzenna Therapy Shows Responses in Advanced Prostate CancerDr. Chandler Park sat down for an interview with CURE® to discuss the biggest takeaway from the 2025 ASCO GU Symposium in terms of prostate cancer therapy.
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A Cancer Survivor Calls Beating the Disease a ‘World Championship’Daniel Jernazian, who beat cancer twice, credits his sports mindset for survival and calls it winning his ‘life World Championship’.
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Providing Advocacy and Support for Those With Pediatric Brain CancerKasey Rangan discusses ways that families of patients with pediatric brain cancer can advocate for themselves, especially when it comes to mental health.
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Advice for Patients Living with Metastatic Uveal MelanomaSunandana Chandra, MD, MS, closes by sharing advice for patients with metastatic uveal melanoma.
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My Health, My Voice: Why Self-Advocacy Is ImportantI challenged a mistaken fall risk label before my transplant and proved that self-advocacy is crucial to both quality care and emotional well-being.
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Shining Through Cancer and FearEven after surgery and chemotherapy, I make sure to shine through cancer and any fear that stares at me.
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Biomarker Testing Tool Empowers Patients With Lung CancerThe Cancer Support Community's Biomarker Testing Tool can help identify which targeted therapy should be used for treatment in patients with lung cancer.
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The Future of CLL Care: Medical Breakthroughs and Patient-Physician CollaborationThe discussion will wrap up with perspectives on the future of CLL treatment, including anticipated improvements in patient care and quality of life, emerging therapies, and evolving patient roles in care decisions.
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When Cancer and COVID Collide: The Diagnosis That Changed It AllI was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2020, during COVID, which forced me to retire early and taught me I’m more than a statistic.
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Cracked, Not Broken: Life After Breast CancerBreast cancer cracked me open but didn’t break me — it gave me voice, purpose and courage to dream boldly, live fully and speak up for those who can’t.
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My Wife, My Myeloma HeroMy wife, Michelle, has used this diagnosis as a pillar of strength, doing all she can for her young boys and me and leading the best life she can, while along the way committing to raise funds and awareness to help improve and extend the lives of patients with myeloma
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Hope in StrengthDeborah Pickworth, who is living with stage 4 lung cancer, was nominated for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her impact in supporting and advocating for others with the disease.
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A Letter to Myself: You Were Made for This Breast Cancer JourneyPaula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen®, writes to her younger self on the lessons and challenges she faced as a patient with breast cancer.
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The Oncology Nurse Who Helps Patients With Cancer Through Hurdles During TreatmentA patient with breast cancer details how her oncology nurse has helped her when experiencing side effects to the chemotherapy she’s receiving.
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Advances in Radiation Improve Precision in Brain Cancer TherapyThe field of radiation oncology has advanced in brain cancer treatment with precise therapeutic approaches including proton and carbon therapy.
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A Path After Cancer Doesn't Have to Be LinearI used to think that having lung cancer canceled all of my life's plans, but I realized I shouldn't give it that much power.
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Driving Lung Cancer Research With CompassionLivia Szeto, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has "unparalleled" patient relationships and research skills, allowing her to provide excellent care.
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Empowering the Immune SystemTIL therapy is on the rise in melanoma, with potential for other tumor types.
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I Wish I Advocated More When Doctors Told Me I Didn’t Have CancerOn multiple occasions, doctors told me not to worry, but I ended up being diagnosed with a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma.
