Contributors


Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC

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Causes of Thyroid Cancer

New research sheds lights on the causes of thyroid cancer, overdiagnosis of PTC


Dr. Kevin Kalinsky

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Dr. Kevin Kalinsky Covers Targeted Therapy in HER2– Breast Cancer

Dr. Kevin Kalinsky discusses the role of targeted therapy and clinical decision-making in managing estrogen-driven, HER2-negative breast cancer.


June Burke

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When an Unexpected Cancer Association Leads to a Lifelong Connection

A lung cancer survivor explains how a serendipitous friendship with her stepson’s girlfriend’s aunt changed her life.


Kyle Doherty

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FDA-Approved Fotivda Dose More Effective Than Reduced Dose in RCC

Researchers showed that 1.34 mg of Fotivda provided decreased tumor size and may be more tolerable than an 0.89-mg dose among patients with renal cell carcinoma.


Christina Flandera

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Living With Breast Cancer

After receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, I received so much support from my family, friends and others.


Jessica Baladad

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I Stood Up for My Breast Health Amid Ignorant Cancer Comments

After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, I was faced with many people offering “advice” or commentary about the disease.


Emily Campbell, M.S.

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One-of-a-Kind Cancer Care Across 1,000 Miles

While one woman always assumed her aunt Judy provided excellent cancer care, she learned it firsthand upon her own diagnosis.


Geri Maroney

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The Emotional Trauma of Breast Cancer: ‘Can Anybody Hear Me?’

A breast cancer survivor explains that many people deal with long-term emotional trauma as a result of their cancer experience and argues that more should be done to address it.


Lisa O’Neill Hill

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A Champion for Expanding Access to Lung Cancer Breakthroughs

A colleague describes Dr. Edward S. Kim’s devotion to improving lung cancer care and creating more inclusive clinical trial practices.


Dr. Anna Arthur

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A Cancer Institution is Seeking to Address Food Insecurity in Patients With Cancer

Dr. Anna Arthur discusses the NOURISH trial, which aims to address food insecurity and malnutrition in patients with blood cancers undergoing treatment.


Shari Mycek

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Novel 4-Drug Combo Significantly Improves Treatment Responses in Group of Patients with Breast Cancer

Treatment with pyrotinib and the chemotherapies trastuzumab, docetaxel and carboplatin significantly improved response rates over the triplet chemotherapy regimen alone in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.


Linda Cohen

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Can Laughter Help Me Through Cancer?

I've found that making time for a good laugh each day helped break through the looming thought of cancer.


Deborah Harbadin

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Facing My Mortality from Cancer Made Me Grateful for Loved Ones

Twenty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which sparked fears of leaving my loved ones behind.


Annamarie Kealy

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My Myeloma Hero Is JP Strong

Initially, we used my husband's diagnosis to show our support as we navigated this journey and joined a new “club” we really didn’t want to be a part of.


Dr. Kandace P. McGuire

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Targeted Axillary Dissection Offers a Precise Option in Breast Cancer

Dr. Kandace P. McGuire discusses how targeted axillary staging differs from traditional methods of staging in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.


Jacqueline Greer

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What I Do to Help With Scanxiety

Scans for cancer are never easy, especially when waiting for the results, but I’ve found ways to help me through these intimidating moments.


JoAnn Silcox, M.S.N., RN, CCCTM

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Conquering Hurdles in Oncology

An oncology nurse strives to educate patients and providers to ensure safe cancer treatment.


Clare Olivares

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When Cancer Knocks on My Door

When triple-negative breast cancer showed up at my door, I did what I could to prepare for the visit.


Linda Ryan

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Myths Around Cervical Cancer

The panel concludes their discussion with a conversation about the myths surrounding the treatment of cervical cancer.



William H. Greene, PhD

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Myeloma Heroes Come in Many Forms

I find myself enormously inadequate to fully explain why I think this lady, my wife, should be selected as a Multiple Myeloma Hero, but whether she is or not, she is my hero.


Cancer Horizons

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What is Lymphoma

What is Lymphoma - Lymphoma refers to a deadly cancer of your lymphatic system, including the spleen, glands, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (lymph glands).


Dr. Gabriel A. Brooks

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What Patients With Cancer Should Know About DPD Deficiency Prior to Chemo

Dr. Gabriel A. Brooks discusses what DPD deficiency is and why it is important for patients with cancer receiving 5-FU or Xeloda to be aware of it.


Michelle Beck

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Taking My Life Back After Two Bouts of Breast Cancer

I experienced two separate breast cancer diagnoses, and the aromatase inhibitors I was prescribed drastically decreased my quality of life. Then, I found a way out.


Rosaleen Holmes

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My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I Expected

Choosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.


Sue Hager

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Health Care Costs Should Not Compromise Cancer Care

The cost of cancer care is often an insurmountable challenge for many patients, in particular patients with lung cancer. Many of whom will die because they cannot afford treatment. Health care costs must not compromise care.


Krista Genevieve Farris

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Push Down, Turn: Phases of Treatment for Cancer

A woman writes about the feeling of ambivalence that comes with each milestone in the treatment journey for her breast cancer.


Shakay J. Kizirian , MSW, LCSW

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How an Oncology Social Worker Answers the Question, ‘Why Do You Do What You Do?’

An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.


Necole Oscar DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC

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A Great Display of Healing in Cancer Care

A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.


Bethany Webb

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Incredible Hero Without A Cape

"Although Carolyn loved her role as a navigator, she realized she could help patients with lung cancer with a screening program to help with earlier detection."