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• Finding Our Voices, Telling Our Stories: Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocacy
• Minimally Invasive Surgery May Offer Benefits for Patients with Lung Cancer
• 2018 Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services
• Financial Support and Resources for Patients with Cancer and Their Families

• Finding Our Voices, Telling Our Stories: Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocacy

  Patient Advocacy

  Musa Mayer, breast cancer survivor and advocate, was recently recognized for her 25 years of advocacy on behalf of patients with advanced breast cancer. Read Musa’s inspiring story.

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• Minimally Invasive Surgery May Offer Benefits for Patients with Lung Cancer

  Lung Cancer

  “Almost anyone who is a candidate for lung surgery is generally a candidate for minimally invasive surgery,” says Richard Chang, MD, FACS. Newer types of surgery are becoming available for patients with lung cancer that has not spread to other organs.

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• 2018 Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services

  Financial Support The Second Annual Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services is designed to help you and your loved ones become aware of the many financial support services that may help you receive the best treatment you need.

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• Financial Support and Resources for Patients with Cancer and Their Families

  Featured Video Lillie Shockney addresses the prevalent issue of financial toxicity and identifies a number of resources and services that can help patients and families manage the cost of cancer care.

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Cardio-Oncology: Where Heart Health and Cancer Care Meet

Susan Yaguda, RN, MSN, and Natalie Garces, RN, BSN, explore the overlooked connection between heart health and dealing with the chronic and long-term side effects of cancer treatment.

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Air Charity Network: Volunteers with Wings

Fly through barriers to cancer care with the Air Charity Network. This nationwide network has volunteer pilots who fly patients with cancer to their treatment around the country, entirely free.

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Never Say Never: How I Beat the Odds

After achieving remission of stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma, Sydney was told she would have less than a 5% chance of conception because of the treatment she received. Then 2 miracles happened.

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Lessons in Love and Resurrection: My Journey Through Leukemia

Shaun Willson’s story is one of daring independence and strength, as he championed through an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis while also being the primary caregiver to his wife, Deborah, during her battle with metastatic cancer.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery May Offer Benefits for Patients with Lung Cancer

“Almost anyone who is a candidate for lung surgery is generally a candidate for minimally invasive surgery,” says Richard Chang, MD, FACS. Newer types of surgery are becoming available for patients with lung cancer that has not spread to other organs.

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Herbs, Supplements, and Cancer Treatment

Herbs and supplements have properties that can interact with your cancer treatment, so it is important to talk to your care team about which herbs and supplements may be right for you.

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Considering the Side Effects Associated with Immunotherapies

Patients who are receiving immunotherapy should consult with their doctor immediately if and when any side effects occur, because immune-related adverse events may occur during therapy or even after discontinuation of therapy.

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Finding Our Voices, Telling Our Stories: Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocacy

Musa Mayer, breast cancer survivor and advocate, was recently recognized for her 25 years of advocacy on behalf of patients with advanced breast cancer. Read Musa’s inspiring story.

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Choosing an Oncologist to Lead Your Treatment Team: Who Treats Multiple Myeloma?

Take a look at the various medical professionals who assist in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma, from hematologists to specialists. Finding the right provider is a crucial step in the treatment process.

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Visions of the Soul

Rebecca Burg unleashes her spiritual vision in this beautiful painting titled “Uplifted.”

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Financial Support Services for Patients with Multiple Myeloma

The following financial support services are available for patients with multiple myeloma. For more information, see the full 2018 Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services.

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2018 Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services

The Second Annual Patient Guide to Cancer Support Services is designed to help you and your loved ones become aware of the many financial support services that may help you receive the best treatment you need.

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Quizartinib Significantly Improves Survival Over Chemotherapy in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory AML and FLT3-ITD Mutation

Living Beyond Breast Cancer to Host 12th Annual National Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference in Philadelphia, April 20-22

Breaking News: Sellas Announces Promising Data on NeuVax in Combination with Herceptin in HER2 1+/2+ Breast Cancer

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Quizartinib Significantly Improves Survival Over Chemotherapy in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory AML and FLT3-ITD Mutation

This is the first treatment that targets patients with AML and the FLT3-ITD mutation. In this clinical trial, patients who received quizartinib lived longer without disease progression than those receiving chemotherapy.

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! View this slideshow to learn the latest statistics in the United States, leading causes and preventive measures, and quick facts on melanoma, one of the most common types of skin cancer. Conquer cancer with knowledge.

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Herbs, Supplements, and Cancer Treatment

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Cardio-Oncology: Where Heart Health and Cancer Care Meet

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Working with Your Navigator

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Lessons in Love and Resurrection: My Journey Through Leukemia

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Air Charity Network: Volunteers with Wings

From Your Navigator

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Working with Your Navigator

By Sharon S. Gentry, RN, MSN, AOCN, CBCN, ONN-CG

Nurse Navigator Sharon Gentry explains the critical role a “navigator” plays throughout cancer treatment and offers useful strategies for patients to communicate with and properly utilize their navigators to receive the best possible care.

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Cancer and the Workplace

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, ONN-CG

Lillie Shockney clears up some misconceptions that patients and employers have regarding functioning in the workplace after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Herbs, Supplements, and Cancer Treatment

By Mary Hill, BSN, RN, OCN

Herbs and supplements have properties that can interact with your cancer treatment, so it is important to talk to your care team about which herbs and supplements may be right for you.

Reduce Cancer Risk With Your Fork

By Jennifer C Redlich, MS, RD, CSO, LDN

March is National Nutrition Month! Jennifer Redlich, RD, LDN, offers some readily available cancer-preventing foods you don’t want to overlook on your next trip to the supermarket.

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