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Validating My Feelings During Cancer
When people try to cheer me up when I feel a certain way towards my cancer, it makes me feel like my feelings aren't valid.
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Dies, Hank Green Launches Cancer Comedy Series and More
From Ian Gelder of “Game of Thrones” dying of cancer to Hank Green’s upcoming cancer comedy series, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
A Poem About Cancer, My Friend
During a chemotherapy session for colon cancer, I wrote two poems about my take on cancer.
A Passion for Helping People With Cancer
“I was a senior in high school when my father was diagnosed, so I became his caregiver while my mother worked. All of that is what drove me to where I am today," an oncology nurse explained.
Social Support Is Key During BiTE Therapy for Blood Cancers
An oncology nurse discusses what patients should know before BiTE therapy, and what they can do if they do not have a social support system.
How My Cancer Telehealth Session Went Off the Rails
When I found out my PSA levels were rising, I was so overwhelmed moments leading up to my telehealth session with my urologist.
Keytruda Regimen Misses Goal in Endometrial Cancer Trial
Adding Keytruda to chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy did not improve disease-free survival in newly diagnosed high-risk endometrial cancer.
A Poem on Breast Cancer Remission
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I turned to writing as a form of healing.
Ojemda Preserves Quality of Life, Limits Cognitive Effects in Low-Grade Glioma
Ojemda treatment for certain patients with pediatric low-grade glioma is “well-tolerated” and may be safer than traditional options, an expert told CURE®.
Most BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer Responds to TAR-200 Treatment
A novel delivery system of gemcitabine called TAR-200 led to promising responses in certain patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
The Hard Truth About My Child’s Cancer
As a society, we shouldn't accept the "norm" of people younger than 50 receiving diagnoses or dying from cancer.
FDA to Review Injectable Opdivo for All Approved Indications
The Food and Drug Administration granted a Biologics License Application for subcutaneous Opdivo for potential approval.
Navigating Breast Cancer Can Be a Journey of Hope and Togetherness
I watched my family members go through breast and ovarian cancer diagnoses, and knew that one day, I’d have my own major medical decisions to make.
Easing a Hospital Stay for a Patient With Cancer as an Oncology Nurse
Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN, explains how she helps make her patients’ experience “a little less daunting” during their hospital stay.
PET Scans May Identify Patients With Breast Cancer Who May Not Need Chemo
PET scans were helpful in determining which patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy.
The Importance of Telling Your Cancer Story Honestly
Good news in the cancer space is great, but we need to share more cancer stories about the good, bad and the ugly
UGN-102 Has Promising Outcomes With Or Without Bladder Cancer Surgery
UGN-102 had similar disease-free survival outcomes in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, regardless of whether the therapy was given with surgery.
A Poem for My Neighbor’s Father on Cancer’s Path
Sometimes we meet strangers along the way on this cancer path, with whom we have brief, intimate connections that awaken and humble us anew again.
Cancer Is Personal.
I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New Normal
I have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.
Initial Quality of Life Decreases After Radiation in Prostate Cancer
Treatment with a certain radiation therapy worsens quality of life in patients with prostate cancer. An expert explains ways to mitigate side effects.
Assumptions After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
All my life, I've been told that smoking leads to lung cancer. I never smoked, but I still got lung cancer.
Mutations Associated With Myeloid Neoplasms Risk Post-Stem Cell Transplant
Patients with TP53/PPM1D mutations in their stem cell product had an increased risk of myeloid neoplasms in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma undergoing autologous stem cell transplant.
Life After Cancer is to Live and so I Did
When I received a diagnosis of colon cancer, my priorities had to change drastically.
Leading By Example in Oncology Nursing
Lauren orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas reunion for an admitted mother undergoing a stem cell transplant, ensuring she could share the holiday with her children.
Reflecting on Gratitude in Cancer Care
An interview with Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN, an Extraordinary Healer award finalist.
When Cancer Consumes My Mind
Finding out that some family members have the BRCA gene makes me worried for them regarding the prospect of cancer.
The Essence of Oncology Nursing
Jessica, a master of the art of nursing, bonds with patients who it can be hard to make connections with.
The Powerful Storm Cancer Brings
Cancer's chaos can cause a storm full of unknowns.
Keytruda Combo Boosts Survival in Gastric Cancer Subtype
For certain patients with HER2-positive gastric cancers, a Keytruda treatment combination has shown promising survival outcomes.