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Optimism Versus Realism When It Comes to Cancer

January 4th 2022

By Kim Johnson

A sister of a woman with cancer writes about how the idea of recurrence faded to the back of her mind, but now she must be realistic about the future.

How an Oncology Social Worker Answers the Question, ‘Why Do You Do What You Do?’

December 19th 2021

By Shakay J. Kizirian , MSW, LCSW

An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.

What the 12 Days of Christmas Looks Like for a Cancer Caregiver

December 16th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver writes a poem expressing joy over her daughter’s clean scan results after having had breast cancer in her own version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Geriatric Assessments May Open the Door to High-Quality Conversations About Frailty and Aging-Related Concerns in Older Patients With Advanced Cancer

December 7th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Frail patients older than 70 years who underwent geriatric assessment and received pertinent advice related to those results were more likely to have high-quality conversations with their oncologists about age-related concerns like physical activity and cognition.

Incorporating Empathy and Compassion During Cancer Treatment

November 20th 2021

By Leora Stewart

A knowledgeable and compassionate oncology nurse can make a huge different in a patient’s cancer treatment.

Cancer Is Not My Sister, and My Sister Is Not Her Cancer

November 14th 2021

By Kim Johnson

A woman describes the grueling experience of watching cancer attack her sister's body and wishing she could stop it.

‘A Rock and Gem’ of the Cancer Center

November 14th 2021

By Chardele Miller

One patient details how her oncology nurse was the caring energy she needed when undergoing treatment for cancer.

Moving On From Painful Cancer Memories

November 10th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother explains how difficult it is to forget about the painful memories of her daughter's cancer experience and how she is moving forward, one step at a time.

An Entire Team's Effort to Care for Patients With Cancer

November 7th 2021

By Sherry King

One person credits an entire oncology nurse team for going above and beyond during cancer treatment.

Genuine Care and Advice for Patients With Cancer

November 6th 2021

By Victor Jacobson

One person describes an oncology nurse practitioner as one to give practical advice and guidance for everyone she encounters.