‘Relentless and Incredible Compassion’ Towards Patients With Cancer
An oncologist details how his oncology nurse has helped him for over 12 years and makes him look forward to caring for over 80 patients every day with her support.
Sheryl Passino, RN, OCN, has been my oncology nurse now over 12 years, and I am so impressed with her relentless and incredible compassion with patients from all walks of life. It amazes me each and every day. I look forward to each day caring for over 80 patients with cancer knowing that Sheryl has my back and I have her support. No matter what, Sheryl will care for them same way with utmost respect, and her meticulous details in follow-through is something definitely worth celebrating.
Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Dr. Kishore Dass for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award. Click here to read more about CURE®’s Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing event on April 30, 2021.
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Exploring the Dynamics of a Male Cancer Caregiver in a Society That Encourages Men to Be Independent
February 17th 2022In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, the founder of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men throughout the caregiving experience, explores the layered sociological factors which can affect men in unique ways when they are supporting a loved one with cancer.
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