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When A Child is in Treatment for Cancer, Their Caregivers Become A Vital Resource

A pediatric oncology nurse offers advice for parents or primary caregivers on how to support their child during cancer treatment.

Taking a Drink From the Fire Hose

Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.

Why I Regret Choosing Implants After Breast Cancer

If I’d gone flat after my mastectomy, I might be healthy now, but my breast implants led to more cancer, heart failure and years of pain.

American Success Story and Lung Cancer Hero

"Dr. Hossein came to the United States by himself in his teens as a political refugee from the turmoil in Iran," writes a colleague who nominated him for the Lung Cancer Heroes® Award. "Completely on his own and through his hard work, scholarship, initiative and refusal to let things get him down, he went to college and then to medical school."

Soul Survivor: How One Breast Medical Oncologist’s Personal Experience With Surviving Cancer Influenced Her Patient Care

A colleague writes about a medical oncologist who has a rare metastatic breast cancer diagnosis but still manages to go above and beyond for her patients while dealing with her own cancer treatments, and how her empathy guides her.

Misdiagnosed for 2 Years Before a Lung Cancer Diagnosis in 2016

After years of chronic cough and misdiagnosed infections, a 2016 stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer diagnosis led to targeted therapy that has helped since.

My 6 Rules for Navigating Cancer and Medical Misdiagnoses

I was misdiagnosed twice before receiving my kidney cancer diagnosis, and along the way, I learned the importance of expert doctors and clinical trials.

Launching a Project to Change the Public Perception of Lung Cancer

By creating a community of survivors, researchers, physicians and clinicians, The White Ribbon Project — under Heidi Nafman-Onda’s direction — has influenced real change.

FLAURA2 Shows Tagrisso Plus Chemo Boosts Survival in EGFR+ Lung Cancer

Dr. Eric Singhi sat down with CURE to break down the findings from the phase 3 FLAURA2 study, presented at the 2025 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Lessons From Cancer: Help Yourself by Helping Others

Helping others through their cancer experience helped with my own feelings of survivor's guilt.

Expanding CR&T's Impact

Since 1968, CR&T is proud to have maintained our mission to fund research emphasizing the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of MPN.

Inspired to Reduce Cancer Disparities and Help Those in Need

The Solitude of Reality With Multiple Myeloma

I was diagnosed with stage 1 multiple myeloma in 2018 and writing poetry helped me work through feelings of anger and acceptance.

More Than a Hero: My Mom’s Cancer Doctor Made It Possible For Her to Watch Me Grow Up

When I first learned about my mom’s breast cancer, I was just a toddler — but thanks to her incredible oncologist, my mom is here to see to me grow up.

Unconventional Candidate For a Lung Cancer Hero

"Although there is no shortage of problems to be solved across the health landscape, Marty made his bio debut by tackling one of the biggest addressable markets in oncology: lung cancer."

An Oncology Nurse’s ‘Tremendous Impact on My Quality of Life’

A patient with lung cancer details her experience with her certified registered nurse practitioner who has been her guiding light even when she feels guilty about smoking for so long.

Managing Fatigue During Breast Cancer Treatment: Tips for Conserving Energy

Breast cancer treatment is a physical, emotional, and mental challenge. Facing cancer and its side effects demands extraordinary physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina.

Easing the Way for Thousands of Patients With Cancer

In her 40 years as an oncology nurse and supervisor, Kerry O’Neil, B.S.N., RN, OCN, has eased the way for thousands of patients with cancer and their families

An Oncology Nurse With a Superhero’s Cape

A patient with metastatic breast cancer credits her oncology nurse’s compassion for giving her the strength to persevere during her cancer journey.

5 Reasons Why Cancer Is Not All Bad

Cancer comes with its many challenges and pitfalls, but that doesn't mean it has to all be bad news.

My Care Team Got My Through My Breast Cancer Experience

Thanks to an amazing care team, I got through my breast cancer with little worry.

Dancing Through Breast Cancer Taught Me to Live

When my nurse navigator told me to dance during breast cancer, dancing reminded me to face cancer head-on.

Path to Previvor: My Journey from Diagnosis to Advocacy

My path as a previvor is far from being straightforward, but having available resources and support has helped me along the way.

How to Face Fear of Recurrence During Cancer Survivorship

Many cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence, even years into survivorship, so here are ways to help manage and face this fear.

Honoring an Oncology Nurse Who Radiates Positive Energy Despite any Adversities

She advocates for her patients’ needs and escalates pertinent information to the interdisciplinary team to be able to provide the best care possible.

How an Advocate Unites Voices to Guide MPN Research Decisions

Richard Winneker gathers input from patients and researchers to shape MPN research, aiming to fund strategic projects for this population.

‘Gigantic Ray of Sunshine’ on the Cancer Floor

A patient describes a nurse manager he met while receiving treatment who he looked forward to seeing every day despite being busy with her daily duties.

9 Essentials to Bring to Chemotherapy

After going through 14 rounds of chemotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer, I made a list of nine items I’m happy I had with me in the chemo chair.