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I Am a Cancer Champion

After the fear of my cancer diagnosis subsided, I decided to swing at it with all my strength.

Heroically Committed to Patients With Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

"Dr. Rosenzweig’s commitment to helping patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma is truly heroic," several colleagues write.

A Cancer Nurse 'Turns Lemons Into Lemonade'

I have enjoyed working with Nikki and seeing how she, and all of the other nurses at the Infusion Center in Branson, take care of and interact with the many outpatients that come into the center for service.

Model Cancer Clinician, Investigator and Mentor

Dr. J is proactive, creative and practical in planning treatment strategies for his patients. He does not take shortcuts; if the hard way is the right way, then that is what will be done.

Oncology Nurses Treating Patients Like Their Own Family

A colleague details how an oncology nurse goes above and beyond no matter the task, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking the Extra Step for Patients With Cancer

One nurse describes how her colleague incorporates compassion into every aspect of her role as an oncology nurse.

Breast Cancer Journeys and the Quest to Feel Normal Again

A patient advocate says that patients with breast cancer may find it challenging to feel "normal," but reconstruction advancements may help.

How Oncology Nurses Are Your Supportive Companions On the Cancer Journey

One patient shares their story of how her oncology nurse changed her cancer journey by being there with her every step of the way.

Can I Make an Impact This Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month?

I wondered how much I could contribute to cholangiocarcinoma awareness, but determined that if I help just one person, then that's a success.

Lucky 13: In Service of Hope

Longterm ovarian cancer survivor Dee reflects on more than a decade of hope-filled service.

Opdivo-Yervoy Combination Could Benefit Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Combination of Opdivo and Yervoy had improved efficacy and durable response after four years in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Drip, Drip, Drip: A Poem About Cancer

Every three weeks I experience the “drip, drip, drip” of cancer treatment.

Writing Through Grief Caused By Cancer

Writing poetry helped me process the grief of losing my mom to metastatic lung cancer.

A Lung Cancer Hero Without a Cape

A colleague describes how Suzanne Walker has touched the lives of many patients with lung cancer over the years.

A Gifted Voice and Passionate Advocate for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

A colleague describes an oncology nurse who goes above and beyond as both a dedicated nurse to her patients’ care and an advocate in the field of metastatic breast cancer.

Oncology Nurse Rises Above to Advocate for Patients With Cancer

One person details how an oncology nurse rises above all challenges to help her patients with cancer throughout the grueling parts of treatment.

A Patient-Centered Approach to Plastic Surgery Reconstruction

Breast cancer surgery is a deeply personal and often challenging experience for many women.

A Year of Grace During Breast Cancer

I believe a divine intervention miraculously saved my life when I had a dream about breast cancer — it turned out to be true.

Commitment to Patients Is Driven by a Lasting Promise

Mikela Pettigrew, B.S.N., RN, OCN,, exemplifies extraordinary compassion and dedication. Every day, she fulfills a promise she made as a young caregiver.

The Role of Emotion in a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

When deciding which treatment to receive for breast cancer, I realized negative emotions can affect the body more than I thought.

The Challenge of Finding Out What My Cancer Type Was

Before I underwent surgery to remove tumors on several organs, I was told it was the only way to determine what cancer I had.

I'm Still Me Even Though I Have Myeloma

When I told my friends and family I have multiple myeloma, some of them didn't know what to do.

Is it Possible to Have a Broad-Based Cancer Team in a Rural Area?

With a little luck and a lot of coordination, I managed to create an excellent and comprehensive cancer care team in the least populated state in the country.

Oncology Nurse Practitioner Extraordinaire

Dana Oswald, APRN, moved from Ohio to rural Alaska three years ago, and has been providing excellent patient care there ever since.

Easing Out Fear and Welcoming in Hope

Kim Moeller, a compassionate oncology nurse, empowers patients by alleviating fear and fostering hope through empathetic listening and personalized care.

Coping With Mental Health During a Cancer Diagnosis

Finding Strength During Life After Cervical Cancer

Thirteen years after cervical cancer, I’ve found strength in healing, grief in silence, and hope in sharing the quiet truths of survivorship.

Fighting to Give Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer a Voice

A medical oncologist is recognized for her contributions in organizing the first international conference dedicated solely to metastatic breast cancer in an effort to give patients a platform to share their stories.

Navigating My Breast Cancer Journey That Came Out of Nowhere

I had dealt with multiple family members with cancer, but didn't think it would happen to me.