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9 Essentials to Bring to ChemotherapyAfter going through 14 rounds of chemotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer, I made a list of nine items I’m happy I had with me in the chemo chair.
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An Ode to My Daughter During My Cancer ExperienceMy daughter continues to be there for me throughout my cancer experience, even on my most difficult days.
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Tuesday Persists Until All Patients With Cancer are Taken Care OfThe care received by our patients (with cancer) has been described as “exemplary,” an incredible achievement for an infusion center that was a revolving door for short-term travel nurses with little-to-no full-time staff to provide the continuity of care that oncology nurses are well-known and admired for.
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Oncology Nurses Help Patients with Cancer Illuminate Life's BeautyOncology nurses are there for nearly every step of a patient's cancer journey, but along the way, they can help illuminate life's beauty.
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Sundar Versus Goliath in the Fight Against MyelomaIf you were to meet Dr. Sundar Jagannath in a crowded room, you would not assume that he is one of the greatest myeloma doctors of all time.
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The Superhero Oncologist Who Saved My Friend From CancerA woman explains how her close friend achieved remission from stage 4 lung cancer after being treated by Dr. Bret Friday – a superhero in her book.
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When a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Brings About a New MissionAfter receiving an advanced non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis, a competitive runner and cyclist began running toward a new goal: becoming a lung cancer advocate.
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From Existential Crisis to Existential Growth After CancerI used my tools as a psychotherapist after being faced with my own cancer diagnosis.
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Don't Let a Good Doctor Go: My Pediatrician Helped Guide Me Through CancerI sent all my cancer scans to my pediatrician, who combined the power of science with the power of belief and helped me through the difficult time.
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Blue Sky HighA survivor with a nearly 10-year journey with lung cancer and ongoing treatment writes a poem about the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer.
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Adding Lynparza to Presurgical Chemo May Not Boost TNBC OutcomesThe addition of Lynparza to presurgical chemotherapy did not improve outcomes for patients with basal-like BRCA wild-type triple-negative breast cancer.
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Oncologic Care With Great Compassion and ProfessionalismA patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.
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3 Mindset Hacks That Can Keep Women Facing Breast Cancer Calm and HappyLooking to change your mindset when facing down breast cancer? Here are 3 hacks to keep you calm and happy.
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An Amazing Human, Accomplished Surgeon and Humble Lung Cancer HeroA lung cancer survivor explains how Dr. Brendon Stiles is an asset to the lung cancer community. "He is such an accomplished thoracic surgeon, but he is so humble and generous with his time."
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After a Horrible Experience With a Prescribed Drug Taper, I Decided to Wean Off Prednisone MyselfI’d become an eating machine with a loathsome attitude on prednisone, so I decided to conduct my own taper of the drug.
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A Passionate Patient Advocate for Those With CancerCandise Jordan, FNP-BC, AONP, always knew that she was going to be a hematology/oncology nurse pratitioner.
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Future Outlook of Kidney Cancer TreatmentExpert oncologists offer closing thoughts on emerging therapeutic strategies, unmet needs, and the future of kidney cancer treatment.
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‘Special Kind of Person to Be an Oncology Nurse’One colleague describes her fellow nurse as someone who puts patients at ease during treatment.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The Invisible Side EffectAlthough there is little relief available to cancer survivors experiencing neuropathy, hope may be on the horizon.
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My Left Breast Cries No MoreMy right breast took the brunt but my left breast cried for years.
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Welireg Plus Cabometyx Shows Anti-Tumor Activity in Kidney Cancer TypeThe Welireg-Cabometyx treatment combination demonstrated anti-tumor activity for some patients with clear cell renal carcinoma, according to a phase 2 trial.
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We Are All Unique in Our Experiences With CancerAs a health care provider who specializes in lymphedema, I had a unique perspective when I was diagnosed with cancer.
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Cancer and Ostomies: A World Ostomy Day PerspectiveA bladder cancer survivor discusses the importance of World Ostomy Day and shares her own ostomy story.
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I Need to Get Out of the Cancer WormholeI frequently relive the day I was diagnosed with cancer and realized that I may need to limit my exposure to other people’s cancer battles.
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Leading By Example in Oncology NursingLauren orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas reunion for an admitted mother undergoing a stem cell transplant, ensuring she could share the holiday with her children.
