Contributors


Martin D. Berger, M.D.

Latest:

Newly Discovered Biomarker May Help Personalize Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Researchers might be on to a new biomarker for patients with colorectal cancer, says Martin D. Berger, M.D., oncologist at the University of Southern California.


Matt Coffey, Ph.D.

Latest:

Innovative Breast Cancer Treatment is Lagging

Although breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in the United States, patients are left with unmet needs.


LaVerne Smith

Latest:

Finding a Gem in the Midst of a Cancer Diagnosis

An Extraordinary Healer article honoring Jackie Wiegand, RN [Northstar Health System in Iron River, Michigan]


Steven Oliver

Latest:

Abby's Oncology Nurse: A Gift of Love to Our Family

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carol Tomek RN, OCN [HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona]


Susan G. Komen Greater New York City

Latest:

Living Your Breast Life: Genetic & Genomic Testing for Minority Women

Although Minority Health Awareness Month is drawing to an end, the fight for equity in healthcare isn’t over.


Cera Stanford, BSN, RN, PHN, NE-BC, HACP

Latest:

Blending the Art and Skill of Oncology Nursing With Boundless Compassion

Extraordinary Healer Volume 10's winning essay honoring Lynne Malestic, RN [ Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage, California ]



STACY VERNER

Latest:

All Over the Map When It Comes to Survivorship

Every survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer has unique follow-up needs. A ‘road map’ for this process can help.


Julie Blatt, MD

Latest:

A Tireless Advocate for Children With Cancer and a Beacon of Hope

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Diana Gordon, RN, MSN, CNCP, CPON [ University of North Carolina, Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Chapel Hill, North Carolina]



AMANDA MCCRACKEN

Latest:

A Healing Journey

Survivors and caregivers reflect on the cancer experience as Paddle for Life marks its 10-year anniversary.


Susan G. Komen Central/South New Jersey

Latest:

The Power of Friendship at the MORE THAN PINK Walk

Hope Village Committee members find strength in friendship in the fight against breast cancer.



Debra Jacobs

Latest:

Bringing Hogwarts to the Oncology Unit

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACQUELINE FARLEY, RN, B.S.N. [UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA]




Christina Loguidice

Latest:

Myeloma Specialists Share Their Treatment Strategies

Experts in multiple myeloma share the newest information on the goals of therapy in symptomatic disease, testing for minimal residual disease, the role of transplantation, and the use of maintenance therapy.



Amy Pollard, M.P.S., B.S.N., RN

Latest:

The Perfect Guide

"It seems natural to connect with one person when receiving care from a team of people. For me, that person was LeSandra Bertch."


Katherine Heinowitz

Latest:

Not the 'Typical Cancer Patient'

Katherine Heinowitz said she had the best year of her life after being diagnosed with cancer. But to do that, she had to do something she had never done before.


Rajiv Samant, M.D.

Latest:

Can Cancer Be a Laughing Matter?

Humor can be a valuable healing strategy for patients with cancer and their doctors.


Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD

Latest:

In the Beginning

Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, discusses HER2 and the development of Herceptin.


Patrick Tierney

Latest:

In the Midst of Cancer Uncertainty, Pausing to Regroup

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JUDY FISHER, OCN [LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL IN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE]


Meaghan Connors

Latest:

Making Everyone Better

This essay way written by Meaghan Connors from the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department nominating registered nurse, LeSandra Bertch, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.


Dr. Michael Wang

Latest:

Cell Therapies May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Breakthroughs such as CAR-T cell therapy in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma could help patients overcome drug resistance and ultimately live longer, according to Dr. Michael Wang.


Fred Hardwicke, M.D.

Latest:

Close to Her Heart

This essay nominating Wilafe Tolentino, B.S.N., RN, OCN for CURE®'s Extraordinary Healer® Award was written by Dr. Fred Hardwicke, M.D., of the University Medical Center Southwest Cancer Center, Lubbock, Texas.


Anna Sobering

Latest:

www.cancerfac.org

New site offers one-stop shop for financial help.


Megan Kinkade

Latest:

Healing Wherever You Go

Mindfulness-based stress reduction may help cancer patients and survivors to overcome the stress and chaos that cancer initiates.


Barbara Carlos

Latest:

Durable Medical Equipment?

The first time I heard that term I didn't know what they were talking about. Even now my brain goes a little bit crazy when that term is applied to lingerie.