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Summer Breeze

July 6th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver explains how she and her daughter soaked up as much joy as possible during the few hours her daughter felt close to normal after breast cancer treatment.

Impacting Communities Around Her as a Patient and Nurse

July 5th 2021

By Hengbing Wang, MD

A doctor describes a nurse that he recruited for his own practice while she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.

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

July 5th 2021

By Theresa Ferguson

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.

An Oncology Nurse That Does It All

July 3rd 2021

By Carolyn Arnold, B.S.N., RN

A clinical office practice nurse embraces the positive with her patients and strives for improved outcomes, even when it may not seem possible.

Incredible Hero Without A Cape

July 3rd 2021

By Bethany Webb

"Although Carolyn loved her role as a navigator, she realized she could help patients with lung cancer with a screening program to help with earlier detection."

Oncology Nurses Help Patients Endure Cancer Treatments During Tough Times

July 1st 2021

By Chinedu Onugu

A patient wrote about his oncology nurse when receiving chemotherapy, whose personality helped him look forward to his sessions.

When Eyes and Words Become Smiles and Hugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 27th 2021

By Lisa Hineman

One team of oncology nurses rose above the challenges during the pandemic to continually care for their patients in different ways.

Oncology Nurses Treating Patients Like Their Own Family

June 26th 2021

By Johny Almazor

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

‘Special Kind of Person to Be an Oncology Nurse’

June 25th 2021

By Sarah Manning

One colleague describes her fellow nurse as someone who puts patients at ease during treatment.

My Daughter, the Learning Opportunity

June 22nd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother describes how her daughter discovered a lump that led to a breast cancer diagnosis.

The ‘Shining Light’ of the Oncology Team

June 21st 2021

By Judith Glanz

From public health professional to a patient with breast cancer, this person details the selfless that an oncology nurse exhibits in her daily life.

Fighting Hard for Patients with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma

June 20th 2021

By Moriah Moore

As a hard-working mom and administrator, one nurse shows her passion and fight to get the best care for patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma.

A Guardian Angel Among Doctors

June 19th 2021

By Christen Elledge, MD

An oncologist describes how gifted and compassionate her primary nurse is with the clinical team and with patients with genitourinary and gynecologic cancers.

An Oncology Nurse With a Superhero’s Cape

June 18th 2021

By Lynne Blom

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

How Does a Patient with Cancer Nominate One Nurse?

June 15th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes how oncology nurses have had a deep impact on her during treatment.

‘A Force of Nature’ as an Oncology Nurse

June 14th 2021

By Audrey Ricker

From physical therapy for pain to an emergency room visit ending up in a cancer diagnosis, a patient describes her experience with an oncology nurse with whom she attributes a positive recovery experience.

A To-Do List for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

June 13th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor shares five ways that caregivers can provide support.

Compassion During Cancer Treatment

June 13th 2021

By Benny Gordon

A patient wrote about the smile and hug he received every time he went for a doctor’s visit, in addition to the wealth of information she provided whenever he had questions related to his cancer.

A Very Special Social Network of Oncology Nurses

June 12th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver describes the imprint her daughter’s oncology nurses left on her heart.

‘One in a Million’ Oncology Nurse Connecting Patients to Care for a Rare Cancer

June 12th 2021

By Emily Capece

A mother describes how an administrator was able to help connect her and her son to the care that he needed for fibrolamellar carcinoma.

How an Oncology Nurse Can Make an Infusion Center a ‘Pleasant and Comfortable’ Experience

June 11th 2021

By Donna Martin-Tap

A patient describes her experience with a nurse shortly after her breast cancer surgery, which involved relocation to another facility.

When Humor and Conversation Transports You to Another Place

June 11th 2021

By Chardele Miller

A patient describes her experience with a nurse who had the ability to make patients feel like they’re not in the cancer center receiving treatment with her humor and cheerfulness.

Nearly Half of Cancer Survivors Have a Family Member or Friend as an Informal Caregiver

June 2nd 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Sociodemographic factors such as race, marital status, health status and age all played a role in understanding which patients and survivors are receiving informal care from a family member or friend during and after treatment.

‘Rainbow of Extraordinary Health Care Heroes’ in Oncology Nurses

June 1st 2021

By Linda McCarthy

A patient describes the connection that she has with a senior research nurse at the institution where she has been enrolled in a clinical trial since 2019.

Taking Oncology Nursing to the Next Level

June 1st 2021

By Paul Kukucka

A patient with multiple myeloma nominates a nurse who is the welcoming face patients sometimes need when going for doctor’s visits.

How a Cancer Nurse Can Make an Infusion Center a ‘Pleasant and Comfortable’ Experience

May 31st 2021

By Donna Martin-Tap

A patient describes her experience with a nurse shortly after her breast cancer surgery, which involved relocation to another facility.

Educating Patients and Teams to Reduce Anxiousness During Cancer Treatment

May 31st 2021

By Camille Usher, NP

A radiation oncology nurse takes the time to educate both patients and her clinical team to better manage side effects during therapy.

Not Finding a Community as a Caregiver

May 30th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother describes how lonely she feels as the caregiver of an adult child with cancer.

Treating the Whole Patient Rather Than Just Cancer Issues

May 30th 2021

By Linda McMillan

A patient details the compassionate support that she received from an oncology nurse while receiving back-to-back treatments for cancer.

‘Gigantic Ray of Sunshine’ on the Cancer Floor

May 29th 2021

By Sean Roberts

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.

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