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Abstract Selected for the ASCO Quality Care Symposium

Abstract Selected for the ASCO Quality Care Sym...

We are excited to announce that our abstract titled "Acceptance testing of a visual care navigation tool for patients, survivors, caregivers, nurses, and oncologists." has been selected for a poster presentation at the...

Abstract Selected for the ASCO Quality Care Sym...

We are excited to announce that our abstract titled "Acceptance testing of a visual care navigation tool for patients, survivors, caregivers, nurses, and oncologists." has been selected for a poster presentation at the...

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Andrew Levy childhood cancer

Supersurvivor

I challenge you to change the perspective- what if the most heroic action is simply surviving? Making it through each day and finding moments to smile and be grateful for...

Supersurvivor

I challenge you to change the perspective- what if the most heroic action is simply surviving? Making it through each day and finding moments to smile and be grateful for...

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Is Taxol Easier Than AC Chemo? What to Expect from Both Treatments

Is Taxol Easier Than AC Chemo? What to Expect f...

The three most effective chemotherapy agents for breast cancer are Adriamycin (also known as doxorubicin), Cytoxin (cyclophosphamide), and Taxol (paclitaxel).  Two or three of these drugs may be combined and...

Is Taxol Easier Than AC Chemo? What to Expect f...

The three most effective chemotherapy agents for breast cancer are Adriamycin (also known as doxorubicin), Cytoxin (cyclophosphamide), and Taxol (paclitaxel).  Two or three of these drugs may be combined and...

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Childhood cancer awareness

Lessons from Loss

I wish that I hadn’t learned the lessons I did, as my brother died when I was just a child. I wish that my friends never had to experience trauma,...

Lessons from Loss

I wish that I hadn’t learned the lessons I did, as my brother died when I was just a child. I wish that my friends never had to experience trauma,...

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The 5 Emotional Stages of People with Cancer: A Deep Dive by Manta Cares

The 5 Emotional Stages of People with Cancer: A...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like you've hopped onto an emotional rollercoaster, and individuals may experience these emotions differently and in various stages.

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The 5 Emotional Stages of People with Cancer: A...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like you've hopped onto an emotional rollercoaster, and individuals may experience these emotions differently and in various stages.

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How to Sleep with a Chemo Port

How to Sleep with a Chemo Port

In the world of cancer treatment, a chemo port, short for chemotherapy port or port-a-cath, is a medical device that helps improve the overall experience and effectiveness of intravenous (i.v.)...

How to Sleep with a Chemo Port

In the world of cancer treatment, a chemo port, short for chemotherapy port or port-a-cath, is a medical device that helps improve the overall experience and effectiveness of intravenous (i.v.)...

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