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Patient PerspectivesListening to the CML patient community
Improving the patient experience and removing potential barriers to clinical trial participation
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Patient PerspectivesGiving voice to people with a misunderstood disease
Shanelle Gabriel was diagnosed with lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that mostly affects women of African American and Hispanic descent — while she was at college. Today, as a singer, poet and advocate, she uses her voice to highlight challenges faced by people living with this complex and often misunderstood condition.
Photos: Brent Stirton, Getty Images for Novartis
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Patient PerspectivesFacing the fear of breast cancer recurrence
When Laurie Brunner found a lump in her breast just before Thanksgiving in 2018, it was the beginning of one of the most difficult periods of her life. Although treatment put her cancer into remission, she found herself dealing with an emotional toll that affects many survivors of early-stage breast cancer: the fear of it coming back.
Photos: Brent Stirton, Getty Images for Novartis
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Patient PerspectivesShoulder to shoulder
People with breast cancer need better medicines that help reduce the risk and anxiety of it returning.
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Patient PerspectivesQ&A: Addressing unmet needs for people living with PNH, a rare and chronic blood disorder
Hear from Director of Patient Services at AAMDSIF on how she supports patients with PNH, a blood disorder that significantly impacts quality of life.
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Patient PerspectivesWhen you think of the word ‘cancer’, what are the first words that spring to mind?
Fighter. Hero. Cancer-stricken. The words and metaphors people use to talk about cancer often feel worlds apart from any other disease. But how far does it go? Do words matter?
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Patient PerspectivesA cancer patient gets a new lease on life
After being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, Van Lacour received a Novartis radioligand therapy as part of a managed access program in 2021. Today, he is living a fulfilling life in his hometown of Natchez, Louisiana, US.
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Patient PerspectivesProstate cancer and support of the care partner – Carl and Arlene’s story
When Carl was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, he and his wife Arlene began navigating his cancer journey while still looking to enjoy their retirement – hoping to remain active with family and friends in their retirement community.
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Patient PerspectivesLet’s Talk About the C Word: Navigating a cancer diagnosis and the life beyond it with Leanne Pero
Leanne Pero discusses her experiences of life before, during and after breast cancer, and how it inspired her to advocate for herself and others like her.
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Patient PerspectivesUnderstanding hidradenitis suppurativa through Jasmine’s eyes
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Patient PerspectivesRestoring vision and hope to thousands in Southeast Asia
Eyesight initiatives are restoring vision – and hope – to thousands of people in Southeast Asia by expanding equitable access to eye care.
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Patient PerspectivesPhotographer Captures Patients Around the World Persevering With ITP
To showcase how people living with ITP triumph and persevere, Novartis partnered with photographer Kate T. Parker on a series of photo essays.
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