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Drs. Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, Joshua Reuss, Natalie Vokes, and Kathryn Arbour discuss three hypothetical cases of suspected cancer, from staging to...

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For this 2022 Program: Testing and Early Diagnosis, Drs. Devika Das, Medical Oncologist, Hematologist, UAB Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor...

We are excited to bring new and updated information to share through our Bladder Cancer Video Library. For this video series, we are pleased to work...

We are excited to bring new and updated information to share through our Bladder Cancer Video Library. For this video series, we are pleased to work...

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Thank you for joining us on Saturday for the 2023 Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Patient Forum! The full unedited versions of the 2023 Targeted...

Thank you for joining us on Saturday for the 2023 Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Patient Forum! The full unedited versions of the 2023 Targeted...

Thank you for joining us on Saturday for the 2023 Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Patient Forum! The full unedited versions of the 2023 Targeted...

Thank you for joining us on Saturday for the 2023 Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Patient Forum! The full unedited versions of the 2023 Targeted...

Please note! We have extended the application deadline! Apply by July 15, 2023 to be considered! We are excited to launch our third year of this...

COMMUNITY FORUM

Grace is proud to present a live, virtual, interactive patient education event that includes presentations and panel discussions covering general...
Dear GRACE, In 2020, my mom was diagnosed with right lung adenocarcinoma, which led to her undergoing surgery. Unfortunately, the cancer had spread to...

Hi, my name is Hannah, I am 25 year old female, who has always been healthy. I am just looking for some help. I am desperate for answers, as I have...

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Join us now at https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82170808361 the Q&A begins 11:25 ET!

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Ischial body

Recently had the 18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18 F-FDG) PET/CT scan done, whole body. I had a few nodes in my saliva glands, but in addition, the other abnormality is Unilateral Ischium Body SUV of 4.6. The report does not state the size, so would that indicated the ‘whole left’ ischial body is affected? The SUV 4.6 is elevated for that small bone.
I have had positive Bence Jones blood and urine proteins and positive protein electrophoresis with no M spike. I have very intractable symptoms of bone pain, lower abdomen pain and exhaustion.

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Cómo apoyar a tu pareja - Cuidando al cuidador - Parte 2

Article

Formas de hacer frente a las consecuencias del cuidado de otras personas

 


En esta sección, analizamos posibles medidas que podemos tomar para apoyarnos en las luchas que supone ser cuidador.

 

Tomarse un descanso/ Encontrar el "tiempo para mí"

 

Cuidar de alguien parece una ocupación a tiempo completo, pero no tiene por qué serlo. Cuidar de uno mismo nos prepara para desempeñar mejor nuestro papel.

Cómo apoyar a tu pareja - Cuidando al cuidador - Parte 1

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El apoyo y el cuidador

 


Cuidando a un cuidador

Cuando llegan los informes de las pruebas y la creciente expectación confirma los peores temores con un diagnóstico de cáncer, sin duda a quien más afecta es al individuo. Sin embargo, sus ondas son de gran alcance; lo compartimos con nuestros padres, familiares, parejas, hijos o amigos, y casi cualquier persona en la que podamos confiar en busca de apoyo. 

 

Consejos para tener en cuenta cuando empieces a procesar tus próximos pasos.

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Un diagnóstico de cáncer puede ser devastador: de repente, el tiempo se detiene mientras la ansiedad y el miedo se apoderan de uno.


Lo importante es que tu o tu cuidador pueden ser tu mejor defensor y aliado en el camino hacia el tratamiento. Si quieres participar activamente en tu cuidado, aquí tienes algunos consejos que debes tener en cuenta cuando empieces a procesar tu situación:

Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Videos are UP

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We are continuing to edit the extensive videos from our 8th annual live patient forum, to make them available for our community! 

During this event, leading thoracic oncologists from around the world, as well as lung cancer patients who are active within the patient advocacy community, discussed subjects relevant to all targets as well as breakout sessions on rare mutations.

Be Your Own Best Advocate

Hi Grace Readers,  I want to share a newly published post written by one of our board members, Nancy Sladicka.  It covers most of the most important basic tips and tricks needed to become your own advocate in cancer care. 

 

Maybe the most important reason to have this info is because medical oncologists, even those who specialize, can not keep up with fast moving changes in every facet of the care and treatment of their patients. 

 

I joined GRACE as a caregiver for my husband who had a Pancoast tumor, NSCLC stage III in 2009. He had curative chemo/rads then it was believed he had a recurrence in the spine/oligometastasis that was radiated. He's 10 years out from treatment.

You Have Been Diagnosed - What Next?

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A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating - suddenly time stands still while anxiety and fear take hold.  


The important news is that you or your caregiver can be your best advocate and ally in your treatment journey.  If you want to be an active participant in your care, here are some tips to consider as you begin to process your situation:

 

The Importance of Testing and Early Diagnosis

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For this 2022 Program: Testing and Early Diagnosis, Drs. Devika Das, Medical Oncologist, Hematologist, UAB Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Alabama Birmingham; Dr. Rana McKay, Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego; and Dr. Medhavi Gupta, Hematologist-Oncologist, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Brown University, present the importance about Testing and Early Diagnosis in Cancer.

 

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