Caregiving
Family Connections With a Cancer Diagnosis
A caregiver discusses the grueling experience of not knowing whether cancer could strike one of her children or family members again at any given moment.
‘A Gem and a Wonderful, Caring Nurse’
A patient details how an oncology nurse made him feel better in more ways than one while undergoing cancer treatment.
A Fighting Caregiver
An oncology nurse’s experience with her own cancer journey has made her a strong support system on several levels for patients with cancer.
The Gentlest Blood Draws
A patient details how a nurse made her experience with blood draws, which can be difficult due to compromised veins, a much more pleasant one.
An Oncology Nurse With a ‘Caring, Loving, Healing Attitude’
From blankets to coupons, one oncology nurse makes sure that her patient has what they need before, during and after cancer treatment.
Oncologic Care With Great Compassion and Professionalism
A patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.
Recurrence and the Choices of a Caregiver
After her sister's cancer recurrence, a woman explains her choice not to assume the caregiver role this time around. "While my sister battles cancer this time, I will be her sister," she writes.
‘The Shining Light for All Patients With Cancer’
A retired special education teacher reflects on a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner who helped her teach children with neurocognitive issues impacted by cancer and its treatments.
The Unique Dynamic of a Mother-Daughter Cancer-Caregiver Relationship
In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, the hosts of the ‘Stage 4 Clinger’ podcast share the story of their cancer and caregiver journeys and how it led to the conception of their podcast.
When an Oncology Nurse is ‘Created to be a Healer’
An oncologist notes how her practice nurse implements her personal experience with loss from cancer towards her care of patients currently receiving cancer treatment.