June 2015 Vol 1 No 3
From Your Navigator
Here is a look at the role of the navigator by oncology nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo.
Breast CancerSurvivorship
Breast cancer survivor Ginger Modiri discusses how she’s dealt with fear of recurrence.
LeukemiaPatient Stories
By Tina Cancio
Tina Cancio, founder of the LGL Leukemia Foundation, recalls her battle with LGL
Leukemia.
CaregiversMelanomaSurvivorship
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.
Multiple MyelomaPatient Stories
Brenda and her son, Steve, share their respective stories as Brenda deals with a multiple myeloma diagnosis.
Kidney Cancer
Nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo offers vital information on
kidney cancer including genetic factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Stress ManagementSurvivorship
Susan Yaguda, RN, MSN, gives 5 insightful tips on the management of stress and anxiety, crucial to survivorship and healthy living.
Cancer RehabilitationChemotherapySide-Effects Management
Dr. McMichael, assistant professor at Ohio State University, gives a summary of
chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and offers tips for managing
it.
Family MembersPatient StoriesSurvivorship
A touching letter from Paul Smyth, to nurse navigator Marian Gilmore, RN, OCN, who cared for his wife.
Genetics & CancerMultiple Myeloma
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.
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