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A Leader in Every Sense

July 7th 2019

By Candice Roth, M.S.N., RN

This essay written by registered nurse Candice Roth of Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute, nominates her colleague and fellow registered nurse, Brenda Crump, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

Exemplifying Excellence in Oncology Nursing

July 6th 2019

By Elaine S. DeMeyer

This essay nominates registered oncology nurse Linda Chan for the CURE® 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award, written by Chan’s colleagues and mentors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.

The Essence of a Leader

July 5th 2019

By Holly DeFeo, M.S.N., RN-BC

This essay nominating oncology certified registered nurse, Abbi Bruce, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award, was written by her colleague, Holly DeFeo, a board certified registered nurse at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

Cancer Long-Term and Late Effects: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

July 1st 2019

By Kathy LaTour

Are these new health conditions popping up late effects from the drugs used in my previous cancer treatment? We are only now living long enough after treatment for the doctors to see what happens years later.

Friday Frontline: June 21, 2019

June 21st 2019

By Alexandra Guadagno

From cancer-sniffing dogs to music therapy for pain, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Breast Implant Illness: A Cautionary Tale for Women Considering Implants

June 12th 2019

By Michelle Betancourt

Only three short months after getting breast implants I would experience such severe and crippling symptoms that nearly cost me my life. This is not just another unsatisfactory online review.

Make The Internet Your Friend, Not Your Foe!

June 12th 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

The remarks posted by patients with cancer on the Internet can be skewed. Here are four tips to keep in mind when researching your condition and treatment options.

Acupuncture May Benefit Both Caregivers and Patients with Cancer

June 1st 2019

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

My tips and experience as a new acupuncture patient follow as a potential guide to getting beyond any fear of the procedure and potentially understanding the benefits of multiple sessions.

CBD Still Works for Me: A Follow-up

May 31st 2019

By Bonnie Annis

Recently, I had my first experience with CBD oil and wrote a post about it on my blog. That was almost two months ago. Since that time, I’ve learned a lot more about using cannabidiol and the benefits associated with use. In this post, I’ll expound on the things I’ve learned through firsthand experience.

Considering Kratom as an Alternative to Opioids for Cancer-Related Pain

May 29th 2019

By Andrew Smith

Is this relative of the coffee plant a safer alternative to opioids or a dangerous, unregulated drug?