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Healing With Compassion and Grace

"Hannah Blalock, RN, is a truly exemplary nurse," wrote Carolina Fasola, M.D., M.P.H., Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute.

Proton Therapy and Barbecue: My Recipe for Beating Cancer and Being Myself

Going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment is so difficult. Thanks to my care team suggesting proton therapy, I never felt like my life became consumed by my lung cancer diagnosis.

Phenomenal Ability to Help

"This kind of compassion can help reduce the patient's suffering. It’s an important part of the treatment plan."

A Level of Compassionate Cancer Care to Which All Nurses Should Aspire

“The privilege of caring for these patients and their families through one of the most difficult times in their lives has helped us redefine what compassionate care truly means,” wrote Justin Kelly, BSN, RN, CCRN, RHIA in this essay nominating Brenda Hamer, BSN, RN, CCRN, OCN for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

Cancer Survivorship, Side Effects and Seeking Second Opinions

When I got CURE®’s spring issue in the mail; I couldn’t put it down! Now that I’m going into my 10th year of survival from a highly aggressive cancer; it’s my turn to write about my experiences based on the stories in this issue.

Another State Gets Chemo Parity

Texas joins nine other states in requiring health insurance providers to cover oral chemo the same as I.V. treatments.

Hospice Provides Time and Space for End-of-Life Discussions

At its best, hospice provides time and space for end-of-life conversations.

A New Era in Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Debu Tripathy, editor-in-chief of CURE magazine, discusses the advancements made in small cell lung cancer.

A Positive Guiding Light for Oncology Patients

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring TINA PURSGLOVE, RN, OCN [THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS, OHIO]

Reducing the Incidence of Women's Cancers

Preventive measures are being sought for cervical and ovarian cancers.

When a Second Opinion is One Too Many

Not every cancer patient seeks, needs or wants a second opinion.

Hard Times

How to manage the financial impact of caregiving.

HOPE: A Sisterhood of Cancer Patients

An essay honoring Alison Moore, RN, BSN [Chattanooga's Program In Women's Oncology In Whitwell, Tennessee]

Mixing Supplements with Cancer Therapy

A cautious approach to supplements and a discussion with your physician while taking them during treatment is a must.

The COVID-19 Diary of the University of Colorado Cancer Center

Dr. D. Ross Camidge shares with CURE® a diary of his dealings with the COVID-19 pandemic at the University of Colorado Cancer Center as life changed for his team and his patients.

There Must Be Some Mistake

A five-year lesson in cancer, worry and hope.

Less is Best: Node Removal Not Necessary in Some Patients

Once again, when it comes to surgery to treat breast cancer, less has been shown to be more.

Smokestacks

Web Exclusive: The Voice on the Other End of the Phone

Finalist essay from the 2009 Extraordinary Healer Award contest.

Sharing Our Journey

"We already know how extraordinary she is, and it's time to tell everyone else."

Listen for Zebras: A ROS1 Lung Cancer Story

ROS1 may be a rare mutation in the cancer world, but a group of ROS1 patients have taken it upon themselves to search for answers.

Finalist Essay: Advice from the Sky

Finalist essay for CURE's 2013 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.

Facing Down the Fear

Anxiety is common after cancer, but how do you cope?

A Dynamic Problem Solver

This essay, written by oncology nurse Karen Leary, Ruth & Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, nominates fellow registered nurse and colleague Megan Lackaye for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

The History Behind the Development of CAR-T Cell Therapy

These advancements are changing the way many cancers are being treated.

To Be or Not To Be: Is That the Right Question?

Distinguishing death with dignity from the right to die movement.

What Saved Me Years After My Hysterectomy

Life after a hysterectomy is one of the many challenges I have had to overcome.

Acai Berry's Effect on Cancer in Question

Açaí berry’s effect on cancer in question.

Compassion and Kind Ways in Oncology Nursing

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MARY McMAHON, RN, OCN [THE CANCER INSTITUTE AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, EAST HILLS, NEW YORK]