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Nearly Half of Cancer Survivors Have a Family Member or Friend as an Informal Caregiver

June 2nd 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Sociodemographic factors such as race, marital status, health status and age all played a role in understanding which patients and survivors are receiving informal care from a family member or friend during and after treatment.

‘Rainbow of Extraordinary Health Care Heroes’ in Oncology Nurses

June 1st 2021

By Linda McCarthy

A patient describes the connection that she has with a senior research nurse at the institution where she has been enrolled in a clinical trial since 2019.

Taking Oncology Nursing to the Next Level

June 1st 2021

By Paul Kukucka

A patient with multiple myeloma nominates a nurse who is the welcoming face patients sometimes need when going for doctor’s visits.

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

May 31st 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.

Educating Patients and Teams to Reduce Anxiousness During Cancer Treatment

May 31st 2021

By Camille Usher, NP

A radiation oncology nurse takes the time to educate both patients and her clinical team to better manage side effects during therapy.

Not Finding a Community as a Caregiver

May 30th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother describes how lonely she feels as the caregiver of an adult child with cancer.

Treating the Whole Patient Rather Than Just Cancer Issues

May 30th 2021

By Linda McMillan

A patient details the compassionate support that she received from an oncology nurse while receiving back-to-back treatments for cancer.

‘Gigantic Ray of Sunshine’ on the Cancer Floor

May 29th 2021

By Sean Roberts

A patient describes a nurse manager he met while receiving treatment who he looked forward to seeing every day despite being busy with her daily duties.

An Angel of Healing During Cancer Treatment

May 28th 2021

By John Dunlap

A patient details the peace he felt in the presence of his oncology nurse while receiving treatment for bladder cancer.

Kindness and Healing Play a Strong Role to Patients and Their Care Team

May 24th 2021

By Camille Servodidio, RN

A fellow nurse describes how her colleague is a healing presence to not only her patients but also the clinical team.