June 2015 Vol 1 No 3

Breast cancer survivor Ginger Modiri discusses how she’s dealt with fear of recurrence.

Tina Cancio, founder of the LGL Leukemia Foundation, recalls her battle with LGL Leukemia.

The caregiver often loses charge of his or her life, while the patient’s illness seems to take center stage. Caregivers need to remember to be good to themselves and take credit for their hard work.

Brenda and her son, Steve, share their respective stories as Brenda deals with a multiple myeloma diagnosis.

Nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo offers vital information on kidney cancer including genetic factors, symptoms, and treatment options.

Susan Yaguda, RN, MSN, gives 5 insightful tips on the management of stress and anxiety, crucial to survivorship and healthy living.

Dr. McMichael, assistant professor at Ohio State University, gives a summary of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and offers tips for managing it.

A touching letter from Paul Smyth, to nurse navigator Marian Gilmore, RN, OCN, who cared for his wife.

The risks for multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, have long been linked to increasing age (older than 65), male sex, and African-American race. However, researchers are now looking into genetic risk factors to better understand and treat the disease.