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Kaitlyn Palsson, RN, of Utah Cancer Specialists, draws on her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and a deep family history of cancer to bring compassion and purpose to every patient she serves.

Patricia McCrink, MSN, RN, CRT, of Miami Cancer Institute, completed treatment for stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma and returned to nursing with a deeper capacity for compassion and patient advocacy.

Chermaine Wulff of Valley Medical Center goes beyond clinical duties to champion her patients' final wishes, advocate for nursing staff and strengthen oncology nursing across the Pacific Northwest.

Kaitlyn Palsson, RN, of Utah Cancer Specialists, draws on her childhood Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and family history of cancer to bring deep empathy and purpose to every patient interaction.

Kristin Johnson, MSN, RN, OCN, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, combines clinical trials work with volunteer advocacy for ovarian cancer patients and survivors of human trafficking.

Two pediatric oncology nurses created a food pantry to ease food insecurity, providing weekly groceries that help families focus on their child's cancer care.

Zachary Rieke, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, pioneered a screening tool to identify and address food insecurity among pain management patients.

Susan Rux, RN, of Fox Chase Cancer Center, leads federally funded research to expand clinical trial access for underrepresented kidney cancer patients while mentoring the next generation of oncology nurses.

Anna Cummings, BSN, RN, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, manages complex immunotherapy trials while building deep, trusting bonds with her cancer patients.

Catina Pitzen, BSN, RN, of Eisai US, leads Columbus P.ink Day, helping breast cancer survivors transform surgical scars into meaningful tattoo art.

Bradford Aldrich, RN, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, creates moments of joy and connection for cancer patients through small gestures and a journal project that lets patients heal one another.

Tracy Peck, RN, of Urology Specialists of the Carolinas, doubled her clinic's patient volume while creating "Elevator Bob," a peer support initiative that's now reached communities nationwide.

Amanda Smith, registered nurse, of Huntsman Cancer Institute, helped lead novel research on MPN drug safety during pregnancy, earning co-authorship and her mentor's highest praise.

Aurora Relampagos blends clinical expertise with compassion, leading scheduling innovations that cut wait times while mentoring colleagues and staff.

Nurse Navigator Nicola Stewart helped a Vietnamese-speaking patient with metastatic colon cancer overcome language, financial and care barriers.

A kidney cancer survivor reflects on National Doctors Day and how trust with his oncologist, Dr. Toni Choueiri, became a lifelong bond.

A uterine cancer survivor shares her journey through severe bleeding, emergency surgery, daily radiation treatments, and managing post-chemo GI issues.

A survivor shares her personal journey with stage 2A breast cancer, from choosing a bilateral mastectomy to navigating chemotherapy and hair loss.

A 26-year story of survival: Overcoming myelofibrosis, finding a match for a bone marrow transplant, and enduring severe GVHD to help others.

An inspiring BRCA2 survivor shares her mastectomy journey, launching the Dear Body Project to help women find healing, self-love and community.

A BRCA2-positive previvor shares her 20-year journey, offering empowering advice and community support for those navigating genetic mutation news.

A retired teacher’s plans for "Act II" are derailed by a breast cancer diagnosis, bringing an onslaught of appointments and a double mastectomy.

A survivor shares why advocating for a mammogram past age 75 led to a crucial second diagnosis and why family history means staying vigilant for life.

A moving journey through breast cancer, discovering that vulnerability is courage and a diagnosis doesn't have to define your spirit or faith.

A cancer survivor reflects on the profound power of physician communication, highlighting how words can either validate hope or deepen patient pain.

A breast cancer survivor shares how faith and community prayer provided unexplainable peace and a new mission to offer hope to others in need.

Explore the complexities of Mother’s Day and clinical trials. Learn how research offers hope and different outcomes for patients facing ovarian cancer.

A mother reflects on the "tethered heart" of caregiving, sharing her journey through her son’s rare cancer and offering solidarity to all mothers.