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Your Voice in Health Care: A Virtual Assistant Aids Patients, Addresses Gaps in Cancer Care

"WellBe was developed to provide meaningful health information on cancer while staying connected to loved ones with our calling and messaging capabilities.”

Carly Stafford Dixon

Carly Stafford Dixon is a survivor of primary mediastinal b-cell lymphoma (a rare type of blood cancer).

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Facing Cancer as an AYA and Navigating Fertility Preservation Choices

Carly Stafford Dixon, discusses how she approached fertility preservation after her diagnosis of primary mediastinal b-cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer.

Christine Benjamin, LMSW

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A Helpline for Patients With Breast Cancer in Relentless Pursuit of Patient Support

After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis at age 43, one woman became involved in advocacy with SHARE Cancer Support, spending hours speaking to women on the phone about treatments, emotional impacts and personal issues related to their breast cancer.

France Di Vitto

F. Di Vitto, is a retired Special Education teacher and Literacy Tutor. She resides in a suburb of NYC, where she plans to continue writing, with her husband Aldo and cat Marisol.

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The Tap on the Shoulder: Cancer's Unexpected Call

After a second breast cancer diagnosis at 61, I faced 17 rounds of chemo, surgery and radiation, changing my perspective on life and leading to a new normal.

Kiran Virdee, RN, BSN, CCRN

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives in the Treatment of RCC

Bryan Lewis, president of KidneyCAN, and Chung-Han Lee, MD, describe unmet needs and future perspectives in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma.

Kelly Grosklags

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Guiding Patients Through Shared Decision-Making in Breast Cancer Care

Kelly Grosklags discusses how oncologists can guide patients in shared decision-making while managing expectations following a breast cancer diagnosis.

Catherine Stier

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Helping Others With Cancer By The Book

Catherine Stier, a breast cancer survivor, discusses her new book "When A Kid Like Me Has Cancer" a story of how to talk about cancer with children.

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A Strong Admiration for Oncology Nurses

Two patients reflected on how extraordinary their oncology nurses are — even noting that they forget about their cancer when talking with their nurses.

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The Role of Willpower in Battling Cancer

My dad was always strong willed, and I think that helped him face aggressive, late-stage cancer.

Anna Jimenez, M.S.N., RN, CCRN-K, CNML

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The Value of Time in Cancer Care

Dayna Hardee, RN, encourages patients, letting them know that someone has their back, someone is praying for them and someone is responding when they have a need.

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