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An ‘Exemplary Nurse and Healer’ Patients Need on Their Side

May 21st 2021

By Cheryl Scalese, RN, M.S.N.

A colleague describes a nurse’s aim to not only provide the best care for her patients but also be a continuous student of health care.

'Cancerversaries' in the Glorious Month of May

May 21st 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver describes her daughter’s experience with breast cancer, and what the month of May signifies to them both.

More Than A Case Manager

May 16th 2021

By Amy Forsythe

Having a daughter with cancer can be difficult, but having a nurse by your side guiding your daughter and yourself throughout the journey can make things a little less stressful.

The Definition of ‘Extraordinary’

May 15th 2021

By Gean Brown, MSN, RN, OCN, CNML

A colleague describes the RN coordinator at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital as the rock that patients need during their cancer treatment.

Oncology Nurses Make ‘the Most Difficult Situation … Much Easier’

May 14th 2021

By Amy Alexander

A caregiver recognizes the oncology nurse that cared for her father when he received cancer treatment at the place he used to work.

Doctor’s Experience as a Cancer Caregiver Is Helping Educate Others

May 10th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A gynecologic oncologist who has spent her career helping patients during their cancer journeys goes a step further to educate women on how to advocate for themselves and possibly prevent cancer before it occurs.

Mothering a Daughter with Cancer

May 9th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A mother and caregiver describes how she views each moment with her daughter differently after her daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Honesty is the Best Cancer Policy

May 2nd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver notes how honesty is the best policy when taking care of someone with cancer. She also discusses how she’s grateful that her daughter’s cancer experience happened before the COVID-19 pandemic so she could be there for her.

Maria Lim, B.S.N., RN, OCN, BMTCN Wins CURE®’s 2021 Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing

April 30th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

CURE Media Group also recognized Jennifer E. Giovanni, Ph.D., MSN, MPH, RN, as winner of the Finest Hour Award, which highlights the dedication and selflessness exhibited in front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Olympic Medalist Uses Mother’s Cancer Journey to Educate and Inspire

April 29th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

On this episode on the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with U.S. beach volleyball Olympic medalist April Ross about how her mother’s experience with metastatic breast cancer gives her the inspiration she needs to pursue her goals and educate others about the disease.