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A Lung Cancer Outlier

NCCS Unveils Survivorship Data from Nationwide Survey of Cancer Survivors

Survey includes new data illustrating cancer patients’ mindsets during and after treatment.

The Rules

The dos and don'ts when someone you know is diagnosed.

My Kind of Nurse

MARGARET WHALEN is my kind of nurse!

CURExtra - Faces of Fatigue

Many cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy experience moderate to severe treatment-related fatigue—tiredness, feeling drained, low energy, shortness of breath, concentration difficulty—and although the specific cause is unknown, there are ways to manage cancer fatigue including exercise, meditation, stress reduction, energy conservation and certain medications.

Carefully Staged: Advances in Early Stage Lung Cancer

Potentially curative therapy for each stage of early lung cancer is evolving.

Freedom: Perspectives from a Cancer Survivor

Innovative Breast Cancer Treatment is Lagging

Although breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in the United States, patients are left with unmet needs.

Finding a Gem in the Midst of a Cancer Diagnosis

An Extraordinary Healer article honoring Jackie Wiegand, RN [Northstar Health System in Iron River, Michigan]

Abby's Oncology Nurse: A Gift of Love to Our Family

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carol Tomek RN, OCN [HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona]

Living Your Breast Life: Genetic & Genomic Testing for Minority Women

Although Minority Health Awareness Month is drawing to an end, the fight for equity in healthcare isn’t over.

Blending the Art and Skill of Oncology Nursing With Boundless Compassion

Extraordinary Healer Volume 10's winning essay honoring Lynne Malestic, RN [ Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage, California ]

All Over the Map When It Comes to Survivorship

Every survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer has unique follow-up needs. A ‘road map’ for this process can help.

A Tireless Advocate for Children With Cancer and a Beacon of Hope

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Diana Gordon, RN, MSN, CNCP, CPON [ University of North Carolina, Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Chapel Hill, North Carolina]

Cancer Survivor Creates NHS Approved Health App, 'Wholesome World'

A Healing Journey

Survivors and caregivers reflect on the cancer experience as Paddle for Life marks its 10-year anniversary.

The Power of Friendship at the MORE THAN PINK Walk

Hope Village Committee members find strength in friendship in the fight against breast cancer.

Gene Tests for Breast Cancer: Do You Really Want and Need to Know?

Bringing Hogwarts to the Oncology Unit

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACQUELINE FARLEY, RN, B.S.N. [UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA]

My Husband's Stomach Cancer Changed Our Lives

Myeloma Specialists Share Their Treatment Strategies

Experts in multiple myeloma share the newest information on the goals of therapy in symptomatic disease, testing for minimal residual disease, the role of transplantation, and the use of maintenance therapy.

Using Humor to Combat Coronavirus Fears

The Perfect Guide

"It seems natural to connect with one person when receiving care from a team of people. For me, that person was LeSandra Bertch."

Can Cancer Be a Laughing Matter?

Humor can be a valuable healing strategy for patients with cancer and their doctors.

In the Beginning

Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, discusses HER2 and the development of Herceptin.

In the Midst of Cancer Uncertainty, Pausing to Regroup

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JUDY FISHER, OCN [LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL IN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE]

Making Everyone Better

This essay way written by Meaghan Connors from the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department nominating registered nurse, LeSandra Bertch, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

Close to Her Heart

This essay nominating Wilafe Tolentino, B.S.N., RN, OCN for CURE®'s Extraordinary Healer® Award was written by Dr. Fred Hardwicke, M.D., of the University Medical Center Southwest Cancer Center, Lubbock, Texas.