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Living with Myelofibrosis

Today is Myelofibrosis Awareness Day, but what is Myelofibrosis, anyway? Myelofibrosis (MF) is considered to be a rare form of blood cancer, and a chronic, progressive disease. “Fibrosis” indicates scarring within bone marrow, which results in an interference to blood … More

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Living Healthy with Cancer

by Hannah Leatherbury, Education Contributor Yesterday, I met a woman who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 36. The disease ran in her family, but she never thought it would happen to her, and certainly not at her age. … More

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When You Suspect That Your Patient Has Liver Cancer

by Hannah Leatherbury, Education Contributor You recently saw a patient with one or more of the following symptoms: •    A hard lump or swelling on the right side of the abdomen, just below the ribs •     Pain or discomfort … More

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What Happens When You Wait to Have Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy?

by Hannah Leatherbury, Education Contributor Perhaps you or someone you know has gotten one of the 78,000 mastectomies that are performed every year in the United States as part of a breast cancer treatment plan. Were you, or your loved … More

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What Do CSC and a Shoe Company Have in Common?

Last week, I had lunch in San Francisco with Amie Garcia, co-CEO of Livie & Luca, a great shoe company with a particular dedication to creating a better world. Launched in 2005, Livie & Luca’s mission is to spread joy—something … More

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