Sentences with phrase «as a cancer survivor with»

As a cancer survivor with Lynch syndrome, Joho will be closely watched; if she relapses, she is likely to be treated again with immunotherapy.

Not exact matches

She specializes in working with distressed couples, abuse and trauma survivors, those with substance abuse problems and their partners, as well as cancer patients and their families.

«These findings will give women with early stage breast cancer greater certainty that anti-estrogen therapy will decrease their risk of recurrence and increase their chance for survival whereas chemotherapy will not,» said breast cancer survivor Mary Lou Smith, JD, MBA, who helped design the study as a leader in the ECOG - ACRIN Cancer Research Advocates Commcancer greater certainty that anti-estrogen therapy will decrease their risk of recurrence and increase their chance for survival whereas chemotherapy will not,» said breast cancer survivor Mary Lou Smith, JD, MBA, who helped design the study as a leader in the ECOG - ACRIN Cancer Research Advocates Commcancer survivor Mary Lou Smith, JD, MBA, who helped design the study as a leader in the ECOG - ACRIN Cancer Research Advocates CommCancer Research Advocates Committee.

«Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Mindfulness - based Stress Reduction for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Effects on Cancer - related Cognitive Impairment,» published online in advance of print in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of mindfulness - based stress reduction, known as MBSR, on fatigued breast and colorectal cancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemothCancer Survivors: Effects on Cancer - related Cognitive Impairment,» published online in advance of print in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of mindfulness - based stress reduction, known as MBSR, on fatigued breast and colorectal cancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemSurvivors: Effects on Cancer - related Cognitive Impairment,» published online in advance of print in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of mindfulness - based stress reduction, known as MBSR, on fatigued breast and colorectal cancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemothCancer - related Cognitive Impairment,» published online in advance of print in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of mindfulness - based stress reduction, known as MBSR, on fatigued breast and colorectal cancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemothCancer Survivorship, is the first randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of mindfulness - based stress reduction, known as MBSR, on fatigued breast and colorectal cancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemothcancer survivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemsurvivors, the majority of whom had been treated with chemotherapy.

«For decades, women have been treated with a combination of treatment options, resulting in poor prognosis for most women with advanced - stage ovarian cancer, but there are many survivors as well,» said Dr. Narod, senior scientist at Women's College Research Institute.

Taking the focus off pain management and specific post-treatment symptoms, and putting it on quality of life defined as «active engagement,» a team from Dartmouth's Norris Cotton Cancer Center, led by Mark T. Hegel, PhD with first - author Kathleen D. Lyons, ScD, established and tested a new paradigm for working with breast cancer survCancer Center, led by Mark T. Hegel, PhD with first - author Kathleen D. Lyons, ScD, established and tested a new paradigm for working with breast cancer survcancer survivors.

Measuring and developing strategies to improve immune dysfunction which occurs in patients suffering from cancer, cancer survivors, recurrent infections, chronic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, stroke, scleroderma and other autoimmune and chronic illnesses as well as disorders associated with aging and frailty.

Washington State University alumnaes and breast cancer survivors Lisa Mehring and Jennifer Pederson will speak on their experience with breast cancer at the Oct. 27 Ribbon of Light observance on Glenn Terrell Mall.The 6 p.m. ceremony will celebrate breast cancer survivors and remember those lost as part of breast cancer awareness month.

Working with a group of 16 cancer survivors, all but one of who recently finished chemotherapy cancer treatment, the researchers focused on T cells, a type of immune cell that attacks a variety of infectious agents as well as cancer cells.

For childhood cancer survivors, risk factors associated with lifestyle, particularly hypertension, dramatically increase the likelihood of developing serious heart problems as adults, according to a national study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

As a clinical psychologist who has spent a lot of time working with cancer patients and survivors, I know that even though genetics may increase your chances, you do have control over the lifestyle you choose.

As a breast cancer survivor, Sheryl Crow, talks about how she kept strong, Brooke Shields shares her struggle with postpartum depression, Debi Mazar offers her advice for how to deal with a family member with bipolar disorder, and Billie Jean King reveals her struggles with diabetes.

I am a 30 year breast cancer survivor with lymhodema in my left arm which the doctors refer to as cellulitis.

As a cancer survivor, who became obsessed with learning about the causes and cures (yes I said cures!)

Sandy, as a Registered Dietitian often working with breast cancer survivors, this has always been a point of confusion for me too.

An extended cut of the film's previously - released trailer (see above) offers a better look at Hazel's daily life, via a talk with her parents - one that's rather different than the conversations most teens have with their mom and dad - as well as an extra moment or two between she and the young Augustus Waters (Elgort): a teen amputee and bone cancer survivor, whose thirst for life and upbeat personality make it all but impossible for Hazel to be immune to his charms (or so the trailer informs us, anyway).

His friend Will Reiser wrote a script about his own experiences as a cancer survivor called I'm With Cancer that made the Black List for Best Unproduced Screenplays back in 2008, but no studios wanted to touch it with a ten footcancer survivor called I'm With Cancer that made the Black List for Best Unproduced Screenplays back in 2008, but no studios wanted to touch it with a ten foot pWith Cancer that made the Black List for Best Unproduced Screenplays back in 2008, but no studios wanted to touch it with a ten footCancer that made the Black List for Best Unproduced Screenplays back in 2008, but no studios wanted to touch it with a ten foot pwith a ten foot pole.

Her vulnerability is unsurpassed as a punk artist and cancer survivor dealing with societal expectations of healing.

In an effort to relate to her teenage son and provide him with great role models, she enlists two other strong women, Abbie (Greta Gerwig, who is great as always), a cervical cancer survivor and photographer, and Julie (a best - ever Elle Fanning), his bewitching 17 - year - old «girl next door» crush, to help raise him... even though she's doing just fine on her own.

I think of myself as a cancer survivor who had no more than a superficial knowledge of what was wrong with me and what was being done to combat it, but I followed the experts to a cure.»

And as a cancer survivor, I marvel at the wonderful journeys to every corner of the earth one can share with another lover of literature.

As you would expect, premiums will be higher for cancer survivors than they will be for people who have not experienced the disease, even with a policy issued by Prudential.

In addition, the Petco Foundation will host panel events during the month on Facebook with the families of pet cancer survivors as well as those who are at the forefront of research to find a cure for pet cancer.

Hager shares a special connection with patients as a cancer survivor and she and her dog Kody put patients at ease during their visits.

The San Pedro Branch of the Belize Cancer Society was formed as more than 30 people turned out to support local cancer survivor Janine Lopez in her quest to do more for those afflicted with this life - threatening diCancer Society was formed as more than 30 people turned out to support local cancer survivor Janine Lopez in her quest to do more for those afflicted with this life - threatening dicancer survivor Janine Lopez in her quest to do more for those afflicted with this life - threatening disease.

The World Trade Center Health Program provides victims and survivors with lifetime medical care, treatment, testing, and medications for all common 9/11 diseases and conditions, including over 70 types of common (and uncommon) cancers, digestive conditions, and breathing conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and many other conditions and diseases.

Until our society as a whole starts addressing some of the root causes of malpractice with the aim of reducing malpractice — rather than the aim of making malpractice insurance companies and hospitals unaccountable — it will be left to malpractice lawyers to salvage fair compensation for cancer victims who should have been cancer survivors.

Additionally, there are many life insurance companies that specialize in high - risk life insurance (such as smokers, cancer survivors, and those with a history of heart disease).

If you were diagnosed with cancer or you are a cancer survivor, getting a life insurance quote and buying a life insurance policy is not as straight - forward as it would be for people with manageable diabetes.

As just about any cancer survivor will tell you, being diagnosed with cancer, particularly pancreatic cancer, is a life altering experience — even after you beat it!

As a cancer survivor, I also have a particular interest in working with cancer patients and their families as they try to navigate through the healing and grief procesAs a cancer survivor, I also have a particular interest in working with cancer patients and their families as they try to navigate through the healing and grief procesas they try to navigate through the healing and grief process.

«As a family with a breast cancer survivor, we lament the decision of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to abandon women who get their health care at Planned Parenthood clinics.

She specializes in working with distressed couples, abuse and trauma survivors, those with substance abuse problems and their partners, as well as cancer patients and their families.Together, Drs. John and Julie Gottman co-founded The Gottman Institute in 1996.

This include updates from those working with specific populations such as trauma survivors, those on the Spectrum, those who are dealing with aging and chronic illness, and other populations such as cancer survivors.

After all, the cancer survivor and team leader of Lavell & Associates, Better Homes and Gardens Desert Properties in Henderson, Nev., was «dragged to the camp» as a 14 - year - old who had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1997.

So began Hines» 19 years of work as cofounder (along with Faerber and Binford) of Ovar» coming Together, a volunteer organization powered primarily by ovarian cancer survivors seeking to raise awareness about this cancer and its symptoms, provide peer support to women and their caregivers, and help fund research into an early detection test and a cure.

I am so very Thankful for: 1 - Jesus who makes it possible to have my sins forgiven, to speak with God directly and to have the Holy Spirit as my comforter, guide and enabler 2 - Being alive and able to enjoy my family / life as I am a cancer survivor 3 - My husband being physically and mentally able to work after serious health challenges ~!