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Patient Advocates Represent a Much-Needed Lifeline for People Who are Dealing with Cancer

June 6th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Having someone beside you to accompany you during doctor's visits to take notes or having someone to help you find the right specialist or even to just help research what treatment options are available can be incredibly helpful.

Cancer Caregivers Needed: Give help. Get Help

May 31st 2022

The ‘Breast’ Nurse

May 30th 2022

By Staff

Through the support she provides, Stacey eases the load for patients with cancer and doctors alike.

Bringing Hope and Healing to Patients With Cancer

May 27th 2022

By Staff

Cheryl’s helpfulness in caring for her patients is very evident, as she is always using her spare time to make sure the patient is comfortable during their stay.

I Don’t Want My Sister to Go Through Cancer Treatment Alone, But Do I Risk Exposing Her to COVID-19?

May 26th 2022

By Kim Johnson

I can’t imagine not seeing my sister during her blood cancer treatment, but I also struggle to picture the effects of infecting her with COVID-19.

The Integration of Complementary Cancer Care May ‘Accelerate’ in Coming Years, Says Patrick Dempsey

May 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey predicts that more focus will be put on complementary cancer care, such as nutrition and environmental factors, over the next several years.

I Wouldn't Have Gotten Through My Cancer Journey Without My Amazing Oncology Nurse, My Sister

May 23rd 2022

By Staff

"I do not know how I would have gotten through my (cancer) diagnosis, treatment and recovery without … my amazing oncology nurse, my sister."

Tuesday Persists Until All Patients With Cancer are Taken Care Of

May 20th 2022

By Marlon Garzo Saria

The care received by our patients (with cancer) has been described as “exemplary,” an incredible achievement for an infusion center that was a revolving door for short-term travel nurses with little-to-no full-time staff to provide the continuity of care that oncology nurses are well-known and admired for.

Cancer Centers Need a Room for Rage

May 19th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Anger is a reaction to injustice, which cancer certainly is. Sometimes I wished there was a place in the cancer treatment centers to let that rage out.

The Divine Touch of an Oncology Nurse Lends Compassion and Healing to Patients With Cancer

May 18th 2022

I am forever grateful that my life has been blessed and touched by this angel on earth.