“If you looked at me, you would have no idea I have cancer,” acknowledges Maikki Nekton, a 37-year-old social worker and self-described workaholic with piercing blue eyes and a smile that lights up her whole face. If you didn’t know Maikki, you’d be even more shocked to find out that she’s been given a loose(...)
Survivorship
Two-Time AML Survivor to Keynote Hopkins Cancer Survivors Day
Posted by | SurvivorshipFor some people, survivorship is the goal of treatment. For Barb Cavelius it is a way of life. Barb taught in Baltimore public schools for 26 years. In retirement she has transformed her love for her students into heartfelt affection for her co-survivors. Because she is grateful for every day she is in remission, Barb(...)
Benefits of Immunotherapy in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, Research, SurvivorshipJulie Brahmer, M.D., is an active clinical leader in the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma. As the director of the Thoracic Oncology Program and professor of oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, her research and clinical practice focuses on the development of new therapies for the treatment and prevention(...)
A New Issue of Breast Matters
Posted by | Patient Stories, precision medicine, Prevention/Screening, Research, Survivorship, treatmentThe latest issue of Breast Matters is now out on newsstands, and we have it here for you in our brand new digital design. The new issue includes news on our GAITWAY Tumor board, a group of more than a dozen experts who match treatments to the unique genetic characteristics of patients’ tumors. It also(...)
8 Tips for Improving Cognition During and After Cancer Treatment
Posted by | Survivorship, treatment*The information in this blog post is based on the webinar, “Understanding Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment,” hosted by the Kimmel Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Program. Q: What can I do to improve my cognition during and after cancer treatment? A: Use areas of cognitive strength to compensate for any weaknesses, advises Tracy Vannorsdall, PhD, a neuropsychologist at(...)
Are there any long term effects or dangers from radiation for lung cancer?
Posted by | Survivorship, treatment“Absolutely, yes. All of our therapies, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy for lung cancer come with risks and benefits,” says radiation oncologist Russell K. Hales, M.D. of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. “We use those therapies only after careful evaluation of the risks of the therapy, versus(...)
A Tribute to Ellen Stovall, Champion of Cancer Survivors
Posted by | Survivorship***This post was written by the Kimmel Cancer Center's Chief Administrative Officer, Terry Langbaum, in memory of Ellen Stovall, late president of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, who died Jan. 5. The first time I met Ellen Stovall, we immediately felt that we had known each other for years. We had so much(...)
Our Story of Cancer: Successful Transition to Thrive Beyond Cancer
Posted by | SurvivorshipWe've asked our staff to share their thoughts on the PBS documentary, Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies. This week, we'll post their comments, including how they hope it will influence the public dialogue on cancer, research and treatment. Vered Stearns, M.D., co-director of the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Program shares her thoughts: Cancer is a spectrum of(...)
Surviving Survivorship Conference
Posted by | Survivorship, UncategorizedWhether you have just been diagnosed with cancer, are currently undergoing treatment, or are in remission…. YOU are a cancer survivor! This survivorship experience is unique for each cancer survivor and their caregivers. Some are challenged by changes in appearance or physical abilities, by changes in priorities, or by changes in daily routines. Others are(...)
When do breast cancer survivors use nutrition in their cancer journey? Right at the start
Posted by | Survivorship, treatmentThis is Part One of a series on nutrition for breast cancer patients. It’s never too early to start thinking about nutrition when you have breast cancer. Whether your treatment is yet to happen, just beginning, or already underway, nutrition is an important support system for your body. Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center nutritionist Mary Eve(...)