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Dianne L. Hyman, MSN, RN, OCN

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Highlights

  • Oncology nurse and clinical nurse navigator at the Cooper Cancer Institute of Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ
  • Founder of "Sister Will You Help Me?," a breast cancer support group
  • Member of the Camden and Burlington County Cancer Coalitions and Eliminating Health Disparities Task Force
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Dianne Hyman is an oncology nurse and clinical nurse navigator at the Cooper Cancer Institute of Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ, where she helps the newly diagnosed understand and navigate their care. She is dedicated to promoting early detection and screening for breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancers.

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In 2001, Ms. Hyman created “Sister Will You Help Me?,” a breast cancer support group that welcomes women of color and faith to share their stories and encourage their peers through support and prayer. The group meets monthly in Camden and Willingboro, NJ.

Ms. Hyman has been recognized with the Nursing Excellence Award from the South Jersey Chapter of the National Black Nurses’ Association, among others. She is a member of the Camden and Burlington County Cancer Coalitions and Eliminating Health Disparities Task Force.

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Contributions

Insomnia and fatigue

08/19/22 | BY: Dianne L. Hyman

Cancer-related insomnia and fatigue are very common with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and can develop for many reasons. Insomnia is difficulty falling and staying asleep.

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 | 10 Min. Read |

Hair loss

04/29/22 | BY: Dianne L. Hyman

Breast cancer itself does not cause hair loss, but some breast cancer treatments can. If you’re facing breast cancer treatment and are concerned about hair loss, you’re not alone.

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 | 14 Min. Read

Who gets breast cancer?

07/25/19 | BY: Dianne L. Hyman

Anyone with breast tissue can get breast cancer, even men. About 1 in 8 U.S. women and 1 in 833 U.S. men will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lives.

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 | 7 Min. Read |

About half of older women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer not receiving trastuzumab

05/05/16 | BY: Erin Rowley

Recent research suggests about half of women over age 65 who have stage I, II or III HER2-positive breast cancer don’t receive standard treatment with trastuzumab.

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 | 6 Min. Read

Managing insomnia and fatigue

08/31/15 | BY: Dianne L. Hyman

Working toward good sleep habits can be difficult, especially during treatment. To get through each day, take steps to improve your sleep schedule and exercise habits, and find ways to preserve your energy.

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Treatments for insomnia and fatigue

08/31/15 | BY: Dianne L. Hyman

Sleep medicines have not been studied in people with cancer, but while you are in treatment, they may be one of the best ways to help you cope.

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 | 4 Min. Read |