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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.

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.