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A Patient With Cancer’s Angel on Earth

September 8th 2021

By Traci Renner

After undergoing surgery for brain tumors, a patient details how her nurse helped her recovery even while having the coronavirus.

A Leader With a Sweet Smile and Dedication to Her Patients

September 7th 2021

By Sharon Williams

One colleague details how her fellow oncology nurse puts her all towards her patients and sets an example for others at her center.

Knowledge and Compassion Can Be a Phone Call Away

September 6th 2021

By Fred Mieser

A patient undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumors maintained a positive attitude about his cancer through phone calls from his care manager to check in after appointments, among other efforts.

‘Relentless and Incredible Compassion’ Towards Patients With Cancer

September 5th 2021

By Dr. Kishore Dass

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.

The Difficult Task of Negotiating With Insurance Carriers

September 4th 2021

By Stephen Langford

One oncology nurse helped her patient with cancer by talking with his insurance carriers to provide a drug he needed for treatment.

Family Connections With a Cancer Diagnosis

September 2nd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver discusses the grueling experience of not knowing whether cancer could strike one of her children or family members again at any given moment.

‘A Gem and a Wonderful, Caring Nurse’

August 29th 2021

By Carter Caldwell

A patient details how an oncology nurse made him feel better in more ways than one while undergoing cancer treatment.

A Fighting Caregiver

August 28th 2021

By Clay Fitzgerald

An oncology nurse’s experience with her own cancer journey has made her a strong support system on several levels for patients with cancer.

The Gentlest Blood Draws

August 25th 2021

By Margaret Pakulski

A patient details how a nurse made her experience with blood draws, which can be difficult due to compromised veins, a much more pleasant one.

An Oncology Nurse With a ‘Caring, Loving, Healing Attitude’

August 22nd 2021

By Chardele Miller

From blankets to coupons, one oncology nurse makes sure that her patient has what they need before, during and after cancer treatment.