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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.

National Organization Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine for Patients With Cancer

January 25th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends that patients receiving active cancer treatment get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Balancing Act of Being a Cancer Caregiver and Parent

January 19th 2021

By Debbie Legault

The balancing act of being a caregiver and parent simultaneously is one that requires acceptance and fierceness.

In Cancer Caregiving, a Passion for Learning is Vital

January 18th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

Caregiving for a patient with cancer is an ongoing journey that also requires the caregiver to learn along the way. One couple discusses that process and more.

Lessons from COVID-19: How to Support those Facing Serious Health Challenges Like Cancer

January 12th 2021

By Jessica Territo

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the serious medical difficulties patients with cancer face has been brought to the forefront for healthcare as a whole. But we can learn lessons from these challenges and find a stronger path forward.

The Loss of a Healing Touch During COVID-19

January 11th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor laments the inability for a comforting hand during COVID-19.

Managing Cancer Scares During a Pandemic

January 5th 2021

By Shira Zwebner

Navigating the scary path of a cancer caregiver possibly becoming the patient with cancer.

Oncology Nurses Always Provide a Job Well Done

January 1st 2021

No matter the challenge, oncology nurses look to help you out.

The Cancer 'Bombshell': 8 Tips for Devoted Caregivers

December 27th 2020

By Ron Cooper

It’s excruciating for a person to hear their cancer diagnosis, and they need their caregiver to help them through it. Here are 8 tips from a cancer survivor for first-time caregivers.

Spouses of Cancer Survivors Facing Too Many Challenges to Care for Themselves

December 23rd 2020

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer impacts the entire family, and spouses acting as caregivers are experiencing depression and anxiety, without seeking help.

The Three Ghosts of Christmas For Cancer Survivors

December 20th 2020

By Debbie Legault

The timeless tale of A Christmas Carol not only shows us how to be a better person, but how to look at the entirety of our cancer journey and what may lie ahead.

Oncology Nurses Always Provide A Job Well Done For Patients with Cancer

December 20th 2020

An oncology nurse discusses how her peers always provide the best job possible when treating patients with cancer.

Oncology Nurses Offer Steadfast Love and Support in the Face of Cancer

December 19th 2020

A caregiver recognizes the oncology nurse that helped her husband through 9 years of treatment for cancer.

Navigating the Holidays: 7 Tips for Cancer Caregivers

December 15th 2020

In this most stressful of seasons, these seven specific steps can bring the joy back to the Holidays for those patients going through cancer treatment this time of year.

Writing As A Caregiver: Feelings and Thoughts During My Husband’s Cancer

December 13th 2020

By Harry Small

A caregiver uses poetry to work through their husband's cancer journey.

‘Tis the Season: Three Year-Round Gifts for Cancer Caregivers

December 12th 2020

By Ron Cooper

Don't just get the cancer caregiver in your life a gift that will only last a month, get them something that lasts year-round with these three ways you can help as they help you on the cancer journey.

Oncology Nurses Show Care and Kindness Beyond Expectations

December 6th 2020

A patient with cancer discusses how one oncology nurse helped guide his cancer treatment to a better place.

The Impact of Sharing Your Cancer Story

December 3rd 2020

By Kim Johnson

Your cancer story is unique to you, but sometimes the impact of sharing it can change your own perspective on the cancer journey.

Compassionate and Professional Oncology Nurses Make All the Difference For Patients with Cancer

November 29th 2020

Patients with cancer discuss how compassionate and professional oncology nurses make all the difference on their care teams as they go through the cancer journey.

Oncology Nurses Are Compassionate, Empathetic and Knowledgeable

November 27th 2020

An oncology nurse recounts how her fellow nurses are compassionate, empathetic and knowledgeable towards patients with cancer.