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Caregivers of Geriatric Patients with Cancer Are Under-Recognized But Critical Members of the Care Team

November 20th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Caregivers for geriatric patients with cancer are vital members of a patient's care and support system, but often don't get the recognition they deserve.

Why the Cancer Caregiver Journey Cannot Be Overlooked When Discussing Patient Care

November 18th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Heather Badt, CSC’s Executive Director of the Research & Training Institute, recently shared her personal perspective as a former patient and caregiver with CURE® and expanded on how those who care for loved ones with cancer often face their own unique challenges and require specialized resources themselves

Triggers That Remind Me of My Daughter's Cancer Are Everywhere

November 16th 2020

By Debbie Legault

Nothing ever really ends, even when the treatment journey has wrapped up the memories of cancer are everywhere.

The Importance of Connecting to Peers With Cancer

November 15th 2020

By Kim Johnson

No matter how great the support system, care center or caregiver, it's nearly impossible for patients with cancer to fully share their experiences with those that don't understand. Which is why it's so important for patients to find peers to discuss their cancer with.

Love and Marriage: Tackling Two Bouts of Cancer Together

November 12th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with a couple that has been married for 41 years about their journey as patient and caregiver during two bouts of triple-negative breast cancer. The couple, Janice and Rex Cowden, also give others facing similar situations advice on how to persevere together.

Making Oncology Nursing An Art Form

November 9th 2020

Oncology nursing can be an art form all to itself when nurses put their own spin on how to approach patients with cancer.

How Oncology Nurses are Knowledgeable, Reflective and Thoughtful

November 8th 2020

Oncology nurses provide a knowledgeable, reflective and thoughtful position for patients with cancer.

How Oncology Nurses Are Your Supportive Companions On the Cancer Journey

November 2nd 2020

By Stephanie Russell, Psy.D.

One patient shares their story of how her oncology nurse changed her cancer journey by being there with her every step of the way.

Oncology Nurses Give To Their Patients Without Reservation

November 1st 2020

By Phyllis Yount, LCSW

Oncology nurses not only give to their patients without reservations, but they also help their other nurses without reservations.

Oncology Nurses Have A Special Understanding Of Their Patients

October 31st 2020

By Mary Hassler

Oncology nurses have a special understanding of their patients and their patients' needs. One patient shares their story on how that special understanding made a major difference in her cancer journey.