Contributors


Ira D. Wasserman

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My 6 Rules for Navigating Cancer and Medical Misdiagnoses

I was misdiagnosed twice before receiving my kidney cancer diagnosis, and along the way, I learned the importance of expert doctors and clinical trials.


Michelle Hills, retired LCSW

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Launching a Project to Change the Public Perception of Lung Cancer

By creating a community of survivors, researchers, physicians and clinicians, The White Ribbon Project — under Heidi Nafman-Onda’s direction — has influenced real change.



Dr. Eric K. Singhi

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Guiding Hope for Patients With Lung Cancer

Two colleagues of Amy Wallace, an oncology nurse, nominated her for the Extraordinary Healer Award based on her care of patients with lung cancer.


Marshall Carter-Tripp

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Lessons From Cancer: Help Yourself by Helping Others

Helping others through their cancer experience helped with my own feelings of survivor's guilt.


Cancer Research & Treatment Fund

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Expanding CR&T's Impact

Since 1968, CR&T is proud to have maintained our mission to fund research emphasizing the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of MPN.


Julie Fisher, MD

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HER2-positive Breast Cancer and COVID-19

Patient Jocelyn Mueller and oncologist Julia Fisher, M.D., describe some of the adjustments that had to be made to Jocelyn’s treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




Judy Jones Brickner

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The Solitude of Reality With Multiple Myeloma

I was diagnosed with stage 1 multiple myeloma in 2018 and writing poetry helped me work through feelings of anger and acceptance.


Angelina Kim

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More Than a Hero: My Mom’s Cancer Doctor Made It Possible For Her to Watch Me Grow Up

When I first learned about my mom’s breast cancer, I was just a toddler — but thanks to her incredible oncologist, my mom is here to see to me grow up.


Fady Kadifa, MD

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Unconventional Candidate For a Lung Cancer Hero

"Although there is no shortage of problems to be solved across the health landscape, Marty made his bio debut by tackling one of the biggest addressable markets in oncology: lung cancer."


Theresa Ferguson

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An Oncology Nurse’s ‘Tremendous Impact on My Quality of Life’

A patient with lung cancer details her experience with her certified registered nurse practitioner who has been her guiding light even when she feels guilty about smoking for so long.


Surviving Breast Cancer

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What is Breast Cancer Rehab?

Cancer rehab is a fairly new and growing specialty in the therapy world.


Cynthia Powers, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, CPHQ

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Easing the Way for Thousands of Patients With Cancer

In her 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families


Melody Burchett

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Unmet Needs and Challenges in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Experts discuss unmet needs and challenges faced by patients with uveal melanoma. This program was made possible with support from Immunocore.


Lynne Blom

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An Oncology Nurse With a Superhero’s Cape

A patient with metastatic breast cancer credits her oncology nurse’s compassion for giving her the strength to persevere during her cancer journey.


Marilyn Kochman

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5 Reasons Why Cancer Is Not All Bad

Cancer comes with its many challenges and pitfalls, but that doesn't mean it has to all be bad news.


Dr. Marwan Fakih

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ctDNA Alone ‘Not Sufficient’ When Monitoring Patients With Colorectal Cancer

The addition of ctDNA testing to radiographic surveillance resulted in curative surgical intervention for 1.6% of patients with colorectal cancer.


Sailaja Darisipudi

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Patients, Survivors and Caregivers Share How Cancer Affected Their Identity

CURE® surveyed its audience to see if cancer has affected their identity. Here’s what they have to say.


Gloria Howard

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My Care Team Got My Through My Breast Cancer Experience

Thanks to an amazing care team, I got through my breast cancer with little worry.


Dr Lillian Siu

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Breaking Down Early Signs and Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and it is important to be aware of early signs and symptoms of the disease, as well as when to seek care.


Gina Capobianco

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Dancing Through Breast Cancer Taught Me to Live

When my nurse navigator told me to dance during breast cancer, dancing reminded me to face cancer head-on.


Sara Kavanaugh

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Path to Previvor: My Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy

My path as a previvor is far from being straightforward, but having available resources and support has helped me along the way.


Jody Pelusi, PhD, FNP, AOCNP - retired

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How to Face Fear of Recurrence During Cancer Survivorship

Many cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence, even years into survivorship, so here are ways to help manage and face this fear.


Louis Kopack

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Honoring an Oncology Nurse Who Radiates Positive Energy Despite any Adversities

She advocates for her patients’ needs and escalates pertinent information to the interdisciplinary team to be able to provide the best care possible.


Dr. William C. Huang

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Metastatic Kidney Cancer Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach to Care

CURE spoke with Dr. William C. Huang about what kind of team may be required to treat a patient with metastatic kidney cancer.


Dr. Alan Tan

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ctDNA Testing May Offer Patients With RCC ‘Peace of Mind’

Dr. Alan Tan explores circulating tumor DNA, its role in clinical trials and its potential impact on patients with renal cell carcinoma.


Jorge E. Cortes, MD

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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.


Sean Roberts

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‘Gigantic Ray of Sunshine’ on the Cancer Floor

A patient describes a nurse manager he met while receiving treatment who he looked forward to seeing every day despite being busy with her daily duties.