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An Angel of Healing During Cancer Treatment

May 28th 2021

By John Dunlap

A patient details the peace he felt in the presence of his oncology nurse while receiving treatment for bladder cancer.

Kindness and Healing Play a Strong Role to Patients and Their Care Team

May 24th 2021

By Camille Servodidio, RN

A fellow nurse describes how her colleague is a healing presence to not only her patients but also the clinical team.

Late Night Emails to Guide the Delivery of Quality Care

May 23rd 2021

By Suzette Stone, PhD

A nurse practitioner strives to provide tailored care to children with cancer and their families when they are receiving treatment and supportive services.

The Real Boss of the Pulmonary Medicine Oncology Clinic

May 22nd 2021

By Thomas Gross, MD

A doctor describes a nurse’s ability to make his job rewarding and efficient, which he said can be a rare quality in a partner.

An ‘Exemplary Nurse and Healer’ Patients Need on Their Side

May 21st 2021

By Cheryl Scalese, RN, M.S.N.

A colleague describes a nurse’s aim to not only provide the best care for her patients but also be a continuous student of health care.

'Cancerversaries' in the Glorious Month of May

May 21st 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver describes her daughter’s experience with breast cancer, and what the month of May signifies to them both.

More Than A Case Manager

May 16th 2021

By Amy Forsythe

Having a daughter with cancer can be difficult, but having a nurse by your side guiding your daughter and yourself throughout the journey can make things a little less stressful.

The Definition of ‘Extraordinary’

May 15th 2021

By Gean Brown, MSN, RN, OCN, CNML

A colleague describes the RN coordinator at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital as the rock that patients need during their cancer treatment.

Oncology Nurses Make ‘the Most Difficult Situation … Much Easier’

May 14th 2021

By Amy Alexander

A caregiver recognizes the oncology nurse that cared for her father when he received cancer treatment at the place he used to work.

Doctor’s Experience as a Cancer Caregiver Is Helping Educate Others

May 10th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A gynecologic oncologist who has spent her career helping patients during their cancer journeys goes a step further to educate women on how to advocate for themselves and possibly prevent cancer before it occurs.

Mothering a Daughter with Cancer

May 9th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother and caregiver describes how she views each moment with her daughter differently after her daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Honesty is the Best Cancer Policy

May 2nd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver notes how honesty is the best policy when taking care of someone with cancer. She also discusses how she’s grateful that her daughter’s cancer experience happened before the COVID-19 pandemic so she could be there for her.

Maria Lim, B.S.N., RN, OCN, BMTCN Wins CURE®’s 2021 Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing

April 30th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

CURE Media Group also recognized Jennifer E. Giovanni, Ph.D., MSN, MPH, RN, as winner of the Finest Hour Award, which highlights the dedication and selflessness exhibited in front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Olympic Medalist Uses Mother’s Cancer Journey to Educate and Inspire

April 29th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

On this episode on the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with U.S. beach volleyball Olympic medalist April Ross about how her mother’s experience with metastatic breast cancer gives her the inspiration she needs to pursue her goals and educate others about the disease.

Here’s How Oncology Nurses Have Helped Some Patients During Their Cancer Journey

April 26th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share how oncology nurses have helped them during their experience with cancer. Here’s what some of them said.

Three Outstanding Nurses to Receive Extraordinary Healer Award for Compassion in Patient Care

April 23rd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

The annual Extraordinary Healer event celebrates oncology nurses nominated for their compassion, expertise and helpfulness.

A Cancer Research Writer Turns His Pain Into Hope For Others

April 22nd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Henry Scowcroft discusses his experiences writing a book about his late wife’s cancer journey and offers advice for other caregivers.

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

April 21st 2021

By Eileen Weinmann

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

I Never Expected to Be the Caregiver with Cancer

April 18th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

The month of March has not been kind to this person living with metastatic breast cancer. Here, she recalls what it has been like to become the caregiver with cancer.

How I Wish You Could Have Seen It All

April 17th 2021

By Erica Finamore

A wife pens a letter to her husband on the first anniversary of his death from cancer about all the things he’s missed — from the big dates to the boring days, such as just watching TV with their dog.

Caregivers Can Experience Survivor’s Guilt, Too

April 7th 2021

By Debbie Legault

Survivor’s guilt is not just felt by individuals who overcome a deadly disease like cancer, writes a cancer caregiver. She explains how she has experienced it too but knows that not all caregivers are as lucky as her.

Hope is My Superhero

March 24th 2021

By Debbie Legault

The old saying is that spring is the season of hope, and this cancer caregiver writes how it feels like this spring has a bit more bounce in its step.

Here’s What Cancer Survivors and Patients Suggest People Looking to Help Family and Friends with Cancer Do

March 22nd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to offer advice to others looking to help friends and family who have been diagnosed with cancer. Here is some of their advice.

Not a Love Story, But a Story About Love

March 22nd 2021

By Erica Finamore

Instead of using the cliché of calling the story of her and her husband’s relationship a classic “love story”, this caregiver who lost her husband to glioblastoma after just 26 months reflects on why she prefers to focus on the fact that they weren’t superhuman – they were just lucky enough to find each other.

The Trauma of Being a Caregiver Left Me with a Gaping Wound in My Soul That Needs Time to Heal

March 17th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver crosses her fingers that those who love her can have patience as she heals from the trauma of her experiences.

How One Caregiver Represented a Different Kind of ‘Sandwich Generation’

March 10th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A cancer caregiver shares how she provided support for both her daughter and mother-in-law who were being treated for breast cancer at the same time, and what she learned from those experiences.

How Caregivers Can Become an Active Part of the Cancer Care Team

March 3rd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver offers new caregivers tips on how to become an active part of a loved one’s cancer care team.

When It Comes to Cancer, See the Person and Not the Disease

March 1st 2021

By Eileen Weinmann

An oncology nurse offers people tips on how to find the courage and be better advocates to their loved ones who may be receiving treatment for cancer.

Celebrating the End of Cancer Treatment by Creating a Life-Long Memory

February 24th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver recalls how she and her daughter went to get tattoos to celebrate the end of her daughter’s breast cancer treatment. Now, every time she looks down at her tattoo, she can smile knowing her daughter conquered cancer.

7 Recent News and Updates That Cancer Caregivers May Have Missed

February 6th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

CURE® compiled a roundup of several recent stories that cancer caregivers may have missed.

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