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Living Cancer Survivorship as an Oncology Nurse
Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.
Multiple Myeloma Remission: A Glimmer of Hope
As soon as I entered complete remission for multiple myeloma, I felt a glimmer of hope.
WWE’s Sid Vicious Dies of Cancer, ‘Baywatch’ Actress Gives Cancer Update and More
From pro wrestling legend Sid Vicious dying of cancer to Nicole Eggert’s breast cancer update, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
A Letter From Your Son (That You’ll Never Read)
This is a poem based on my personal interpretation of my husband’s experience while he cared for his mother with cancer.
What to Expect With a High Risk of Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence
Patients who have a higher risk of head and neck cancer recurrence can expect more — and sooner — monitoring of their disease.
10 Multiple Myeloma Questions and Answers: Treatments and Side Effects
Patients with multiple myeloma now have several available treatment options, so it’s important to have answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
Take Life On: My Mantra After Cancer
I stopped pondering why cancer happened to me and instead focused on achieving my goals and taking life on.
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Offers ‘New Twist’ on Vaccination Technology
An expert discussed ELI-002 7P, the investigational pancreatic cancer vaccine. He explained how it works and what patients can expect regarding the ongoing research.
Powering Through Fatigue After Cancer
Cancer-related fatigue is felt physically, mentally and emotionally, which can significantly affect one’s quality of life.
Secondary Cancers May Reduce Long-Term Survival After Yescarta in Lymphoma
Treatment with Yescarta for B-cell lymphoma may be promising within the first five years, but the risk of secondary cancers may reduce survival long term.
Common Metastatic Breast Cancer Questions Answered by Oncologists
Two breast oncologists responded to frequently asked questions about metastatic breast cancer.
Making Diet Changes While Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
A patient with metastatic breast cancer finds that sometimes a single small step leads to unexpected improvement.
Comforting Fall Recipes With Some Spice for Cancer Survivors
Try out these 3 recipes to add different flavor combinations to your meals and provide adequate nutrition for cancer survivors.
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.
GSK’227 Gets FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ES-SCLC
The antibody-drug conjugate GSK’227 is intended to treat patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Multiple Myeloma: 8 Frequently Asked Patient Questions
Questions about multiple myeloma regarding treatment options, bone strength and other associated comorbidities were answered by an expert.
3 Ways Friends and Family Can Support You as a Cancer Survivor
As a cancer survivor, I’ve found that support from friends and family makes a difference, so here are three ways they can help during survivorship.
A Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor Finds Comfort in Social Media
Annie Bond, a comedian and survivor of metastatic breast cancer, started making videos on social media to cultivate a community she needed after her diagnosis.
Early Palliative Care Can Help With Coping Skills in Advanced Cancers
Although early palliative care may not increase quality of life short term, it can help with coping skills in patients with advanced cancers.
How Bispecific Antibodies Work and What Patients Can Expect
Bispecific antibodies connect the immune system with cancer cells. They offer an efficacious treatment option, but there are side effects.
Focusing Energy on Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect that may linger for years following cancer treatment. Experts and survivors talk about ways to help find a balance between life and fatigue.
8 Things to Do While in the Hospital for Cancer Treatment
While spending weeks in the hospital for acute myeloid leukemia, I tried eight fun things to keep me busy.
FDA Fast Tracks BGB-16673 for CLL, SLL
The FDA granted a fast track designation to BGB-16673, a novel drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
A Cancer Nurse Who Is Here to Serve
An oncology nurse who is a cancer survivor herself fiercely advocates for all her patients.
Monjuvi May Slow Follicular Lymphoma Progression
Monjuvi, Revlimid and Rituxan improved progression-free survival among adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, topline research showed.
Upfront Therapy May Decrease Need for Rectal Cancer Surgery
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be efficacious enough for certain patients with advanced rectal cancer to avoid surgery, research showed.
My Tumors: A Poem Inspired By Stevenson’s ‘My Shadow’
I wrote a poem similar to Robert Louis Stevenson’s “My Shadow” about my cancer diagnosis.
‘No Such Thing as a Good Cancer’: Explaining the Big CLL Misconception
One expert explained why chronic lymphocytic leukemia is erroneously considered a ‘good cancer.’
Resources Available to Patients With CLL
From social work to cardio-oncology, there is a wide array of resources potentially available to patients, as one expert explained.
What Patients with CLL Need to Know About Clinical Trials
One expert explains why most of the time clinical trial enrollment is ‘the correct answer’ for patients.