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Providing Empathy, Strength and Support for Patients with Cancer

August 3rd 2019

By Donna Hornbuckle, M.B.A., B.B.A.

“It takes a special kind of person to be an oncology nurse,” wrote Donna Hornbuckle in her nomination essay of Julie Burris, RN for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award. "She gives the gift of time to every patient."

Katie Couric: Cancer Caregivers May Feel Alone, But You're Not

August 2nd 2019

By Katie Couric

The legendary broadcast journalist Katie Couric sat down with CURE® to discuss her advocacy work with Stand Up To Cancer and the “With Love, Me” campaign and why they are so special to her.

Finding My Greater Purpose Through Patient Advocacy

July 30th 2019

By Martha Raymond

Losing both my parents when I was so young led me to what would become my life’s purpose. Advocating for patients with cancer became my motivation and my mission.

Merger of Two Groups Boosts Psychosocial Support Resources for Patients With Cancer

July 29th 2019

By Beth Fand Incollingo

The merging of MyLifeLine.org with Cancer Support Community facilitates more comprehensive social and emotional support for patients and caregivers affected by cancer.

Necessary Comfort: Dogs Provide Unconditional Cancer Support

July 20th 2019

By Martha Carlson

How a dog provides unconditional love, comfort and life lessons in caring for this patient with stage 4 cancer.

Autonomy of a Caregiver: Fostering Relationships Outside of the One You're Caring For

July 13th 2019

By Kim Johnson

Those people who may seem like a burden while you navigate the new normal that is life with cancer may be the very people who support you through this journey. For the caregivers out there: try to maintain your autonomy.

Adapting to the New Normal When a Loved One Has Cancer

July 11th 2019

By Katie Couric

Katie Couric discussed the many challenges she faced while being a caregiver to her husband during his nine-month battle with colorectal cancer and shared how her career helped her to cope with the loss and turmoil in her life.

Say Something: What to Do and Say When a Loved One Has Cancer

July 10th 2019

By Lori Luedtke

As I have gone through this cancer journey, I have realized that people don’t know what to say or do when a loved one has cancer. I can speak out on my firsthand experiences and offer some advice.

Taking it One Day at a Time

July 6th 2019

By Kim Johnson

Moving on while letting go of being a 25-year-old caregiver back to being a young woman.

Being a Caregiver: The Unsung Heroes of Cancer

July 2nd 2019

By Katie Couric

Katie Couric spoke about the challenges she faced while caring for her late husband while maintaining a career and taking care of her daughters’ needs during their family’s unfortunate circumstances.