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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.

Oncologic Care With Great Compassion and Professionalism

August 21st 2021

By Vanessa Cooke

A patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.

Recurrence and the Choices of a Caregiver

August 16th 2021

By Kim Johnson

After her sister's cancer recurrence, a woman explains her choice not to assume the caregiver role this time around. "While my sister battles cancer this time, I will be her sister," she writes.

‘The Shining Light for All Patients With Cancer’

August 14th 2021

By Anne Wold

A retired special education teacher reflects on a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner who helped her teach children with neurocognitive issues impacted by cancer and its treatments.

The Unique Dynamic of a Mother-Daughter Cancer-Caregiver Relationship

August 12th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, the hosts of the ‘Stage 4 Clinger’ podcast share the story of their cancer and caregiver journeys and how it led to the conception of their podcast.

When an Oncology Nurse is ‘Created to be a Healer’

August 1st 2021

An oncologist notes how her practice nurse implements her personal experience with loss from cancer towards her care of patients currently receiving cancer treatment.

An Oncology Nurse Wears Many Hats

July 31st 2021

By LeAnn Hahn

A cancer survivor details how her oncology nurse was also a therapist and social worker for patients as they received chemotherapy.

‘Treadmill of Survivorship’ With a Supportive Oncology Nurse

July 28th 2021

By Janie McCutchen

A patient with ovarian cancer details the compassion she experienced with her oncology nurse even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

July 26th 2021

By Sharon Ward

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.