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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.

Here’s How Oncology Nurses Have Helped Some Patients During Their Cancer Journey

April 26th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share how oncology nurses have helped them during their experience with cancer. Here’s what some of them said.

Three Outstanding Nurses to Receive Extraordinary Healer Award for Compassion in Patient Care

April 23rd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

The annual Extraordinary Healer event celebrates oncology nurses nominated for their compassion, expertise and helpfulness.

A Cancer Research Writer Turns His Pain Into Hope For Others

April 22nd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Henry Scowcroft discusses his experiences writing a book about his late wife’s cancer journey and offers advice for other caregivers.

When A Child is in Treatment for Cancer, Their Caregivers Become A Vital Resource

April 21st 2021

By Eileen Weinmann

A pediatric oncology nurse offers advice for parents or primary caregivers on how to support their child during cancer treatment.

I Never Expected to Be the Caregiver with Cancer

April 18th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

The month of March has not been kind to this person living with metastatic breast cancer. Here, she recalls what it has been like to become the caregiver with cancer.

How I Wish You Could Have Seen It All

April 17th 2021

By Erica Finamore

A wife pens a letter to her husband on the first anniversary of his death from cancer about all the things he’s missed — from the big dates to the boring days, such as just watching TV with their dog.

Caregivers Can Experience Survivor’s Guilt, Too

April 7th 2021

By Debbie Legault

Survivor’s guilt is not just felt by individuals who overcome a deadly disease like cancer, writes a cancer caregiver. She explains how she has experienced it too but knows that not all caregivers are as lucky as her.

Hope is My Superhero

March 24th 2021

By Debbie Legault

The old saying is that spring is the season of hope, and this cancer caregiver writes how it feels like this spring has a bit more bounce in its step.