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A Guardian Angel Among Doctors

June 19th 2021

By Christen Elledge, MD

An oncologist describes how gifted and compassionate her primary nurse is with the clinical team and with patients with genitourinary and gynecologic cancers.

An Oncology Nurse With a Superhero’s Cape

June 18th 2021

By Lynne Blom

A patient with metastatic breast cancer credits her oncology nurse’s compassion for giving her the strength to persevere during her cancer journey.

How Does a Patient with Cancer Nominate One Nurse?

June 15th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes how oncology nurses have had a deep impact on her during treatment.

‘A Force of Nature’ as an Oncology Nurse

June 14th 2021

By Audrey Ricker

From physical therapy for pain to an emergency room visit ending up in a cancer diagnosis, a patient describes her experience with an oncology nurse with whom she attributes a positive recovery experience.

A To-Do List for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

June 13th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor shares five ways that caregivers can provide support.

Compassion During Cancer Treatment

June 13th 2021

By Benny Gordon

A patient wrote about the smile and hug he received every time he went for a doctor’s visit, in addition to the wealth of information she provided whenever he had questions related to his cancer.

A Very Special Social Network of Oncology Nurses

June 12th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver describes the imprint her daughter’s oncology nurses left on her heart.

‘One in a Million’ Oncology Nurse Connecting Patients to Care for a Rare Cancer

June 12th 2021

By Emily Capece

A mother describes how an administrator was able to help connect her and her son to the care that he needed for fibrolamellar carcinoma.

How an Oncology Nurse Can Make an Infusion Center a ‘Pleasant and Comfortable’ Experience

June 11th 2021

By Donna Martin-Tap

A patient describes her experience with a nurse shortly after her breast cancer surgery, which involved relocation to another facility.

When Humor and Conversation Transports You to Another Place

June 11th 2021

By Chardele Miller

A patient describes her experience with a nurse who had the ability to make patients feel like they’re not in the cancer center receiving treatment with her humor and cheerfulness.