Videos

Improving Overall Care of MPNs with Support Groups and Advocacy Research

February 24th 2022, 10:00pm

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On behalf of the Canadian MPN Research Foundation, CURE spoke with Dr. Pierre Villeneuve, from the University of Ottawa, about MPN resources and support groups available to patients and loved ones.

Taking an Active Voice in MPN Treatment to Improve Communication About Care

February 24th 2022, 10:00pm

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On behalf of the Canadian MPN Research Foundation, CURE spoke with Dr. Shireen Sirhan, from the Jewish General Hospital-McGIll University, about patients being their own best advocate in their MPN care.

Expert Emphasizes Importance of Finding Specialized Multidisciplinary Team to Treat MPNs

February 24th 2022, 10:00pm

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On behalf of the Canadian MPN Research Foundation, CURE spoke with Dr. Shireen Sirhan, from the Jewish General Hospital-McGIll University, about finding a care team that specializes in MPNs.

Caring for the Caregiver: Expert Emphasizes Loved Ones of Patients with MPNs Shouldn’t Take This Role on Alone

February 24th 2022, 10:00pm

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On behalf of the Canadian MPN Research Foundation, CURE spoke with Dr. Pierre Villeneuve, from the University of Ottawa, about the role of caregivers after an MPN diagnosis.

Eating After My Cancer Treatment Was So Painful, It Felt Like I Had Strep Throat for 1 Year

February 15th 2022, 5:00pm

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After realizing that alcohol and spicy foods were excruciating to consume after treatment, throat cancer survivor Rob Paulsen learned that smoothies were a much healthier — and more soothing — option.

Future Perspectives in Adjuvant Therapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy

February 14th 2022, 1:00pm

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Two experts explain how early-stage non-small cell lung cancer treatment has changed in recent years, particularly in the adjuvant setting, and offer future perspectives in this space.

Cancer Survivor Encourages Others to Create a Daily Routine to Help Cope with ‘Scanxiety’

February 8th 2022, 8:00pm

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“Coping for me has been routine-based, and that is making sure I do the things that are in my day that are really foundationally making me feel joyful,” says a survivor of an advanced-stage cancer on how to cope with “scanxiety.”

‘It’s Go Time’: A Patient With Metastatic Breast Cancer Offers Advice on Taking a Step Back, Learning More About a Diagnosis

February 7th 2022, 2:00pm

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As part of its CURE Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Jessica Storm, a patient with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, about learning of her diagnosis and her advice for others based on her experience.

Knowledge is Power: A Patient With Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocates for Self-Awareness, Not Being Afraid to Ask Questions

February 7th 2022, 2:00pm

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As part of its CURE Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Natalia Green, senior producer and co-host of Our MBC Life, about the importance of patient-physician communication and its impact on treatment decision-making.

‘A Sorority I Never Wanted to Join’: A Patient Helps Others to Find Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer

February 7th 2022, 2:00pm

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As part of its CURE Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Shirley Mertz, president of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, about finding support after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.