Caregiving | News

The Oncology Nurse Who Puts Things on Hold to Connect With Patients With Cancer

September 19th 2021

By Shereea Seals

A colleague describes a fellow oncology nurse who welcomes everyone who walks through their doors and makes every effort to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.

How One Cancer Nurse Exhibits Compassion on a Daily Basis

September 18th 2021

By Elisabeth Schlegel

During anxious times throughout treatment, one patient details how her oncology nurse helped her to relax at visits to her cancer center.

Making the Difficult Moments ‘a Piece of Cake’

September 14th 2021

By Chardele Miller

One oncology nurse helped a patient with esophageal cancer throughout treatment by keeping her comfortable and maintaining her dignity.

An Oncology Nurse’s Great Attitude Can Leave a Lasting Impact on Patients

September 12th 2021

By Sue Wilson

A patient notes how her advanced practice provider made such an impression on her that she even switched offices to continue their experience.

A Patient With Cancer’s Angel on Earth

September 8th 2021

By Traci Renner

After undergoing surgery for brain tumors, a patient details how her nurse helped her recovery even while having the coronavirus.

A Leader With a Sweet Smile and Dedication to Her Patients

September 7th 2021

By Sharon Williams

One colleague details how her fellow oncology nurse puts her all towards her patients and sets an example for others at her center.

Knowledge and Compassion Can Be a Phone Call Away

September 6th 2021

By Fred Mieser

A patient undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumors maintained a positive attitude about his cancer through phone calls from his care manager to check in after appointments, among other efforts.

‘Relentless and Incredible Compassion’ Towards Patients With Cancer

September 5th 2021

By Dr. Kishore Dass

An oncologist details how his oncology nurse has helped him for over 12 years and makes him look forward to caring for over 80 patients every day with her support.

The Difficult Task of Negotiating With Insurance Carriers

September 4th 2021

By Stephen Langford

One oncology nurse helped her patient with cancer by talking with his insurance carriers to provide a drug he needed for treatment.

Family Connections With a Cancer Diagnosis

September 2nd 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver discusses the grueling experience of not knowing whether cancer could strike one of her children or family members again at any given moment.

‘A Gem and a Wonderful, Caring Nurse’

August 29th 2021

By Carter Caldwell

A patient details how an oncology nurse made him feel better in more ways than one while undergoing cancer treatment.

A Fighting Caregiver

August 28th 2021

By Clay Fitzgerald

An oncology nurse’s experience with her own cancer journey has made her a strong support system on several levels for patients with cancer.

The Gentlest Blood Draws

August 25th 2021

By Margaret Pakulski

A patient details how a nurse made her experience with blood draws, which can be difficult due to compromised veins, a much more pleasant one.

An Oncology Nurse With a ‘Caring, Loving, Healing Attitude’

August 22nd 2021

By Chardele Miller

From blankets to coupons, one oncology nurse makes sure that her patient has what they need before, during and after cancer treatment.

Oncologic Care With Great Compassion and Professionalism

August 21st 2021

By Vanessa Cooke

A patient nominates her oncology nurse, who stood by her side when receiving chemotherapy for nearly a year.

Recurrence and the Choices of a Caregiver

August 16th 2021

By Kim Johnson

After her sister's cancer recurrence, a woman explains her choice not to assume the caregiver role this time around. "While my sister battles cancer this time, I will be her sister," she writes.

‘The Shining Light for All Patients With Cancer’

August 14th 2021

By Anne Wold

A retired special education teacher reflects on a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner who helped her teach children with neurocognitive issues impacted by cancer and its treatments.

The Unique Dynamic of a Mother-Daughter Cancer-Caregiver Relationship

August 12th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, the hosts of the ‘Stage 4 Clinger’ podcast share the story of their cancer and caregiver journeys and how it led to the conception of their podcast.

When an Oncology Nurse is ‘Created to be a Healer’

August 1st 2021

An oncologist notes how her practice nurse implements her personal experience with loss from cancer towards her care of patients currently receiving cancer treatment.

An Oncology Nurse Wears Many Hats

July 31st 2021

By LeAnn Hahn

A cancer survivor details how her oncology nurse was also a therapist and social worker for patients as they received chemotherapy.

‘Treadmill of Survivorship’ With a Supportive Oncology Nurse

July 28th 2021

By Janie McCutchen

A patient with ovarian cancer details the compassion she experienced with her oncology nurse even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lifting Weight Off of Patients’ Shoulders

July 26th 2021

By Sharon Ward

Three different people describe similar experiences with someone who stands alongside them during their journeys.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Oncology Nurse and Hero

July 25th 2021

By Lauren Goodwin

A mother credits her son’s oncology nurse for saving his life and their entire family with her smile, grace and endless commitment.

Using Group Therapy as a Learning Experience for Patients With Cancer

July 24th 2021

By Michael Urban

A patient with cancer recalls his experience with group therapy started by a nurse that helped him learn more not only from her but from others in similar situations.

Easing Worried Patients During Difficult Times Throughout Cancer Treatment

July 23rd 2021

By Christina Klawitter, RN, M.S.N., OCN

A colleague writes about an infusion nurse that has the bedside manner to make patients’ experiences with cancer a little calmer with her sense of humor and knowledge.

A Blessing to Everyone She Helps

July 20th 2021

By Lauren Pettis, RN

A manager describes how an oncology nurse helps patients with cancer including her own mother.

Taking the Extra Step for Patients With Cancer

July 17th 2021

By Ann Cruz, RN, B.S.N.

One nurse describes how her colleague incorporates compassion into every aspect of her role as an oncology nurse.

Unsung Heroes Among Oncology Nurses

July 16th 2021

By Dee Martinez

A woman describes a nurse that helped her mother during her cancer journey, a time that can be described as an ‘unwanted and unwelcomed horror in their life.’

Our Extraordinary Angel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 11th 2021

By Kristy Bonnet

A wife and caregiver describes the oncology nurse who helped her husband until he died from cancer and made an impact on his whole support system.

World of Contributions

July 6th 2021

By Ramon Parsons, MD

"Whereas scientific and organizational developments have been landmarks for Dr. Hirsch, his care for patients has always been in the center and, as a cancer survivor himself, he will always have patient care at the forefront."