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.
Although breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in the United States, patients are left with unmet needs.
An Extraordinary Healer article honoring Jackie Wiegand, RN [Northstar Health System in Iron River, Michigan]
An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carol Tomek RN, OCN [HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona]
Although Minority Health Awareness Month is drawing to an end, the fight for equity in healthcare isn’t over.
Extraordinary Healer Volume 10's winning essay honoring Lynne Malestic, RN [ Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage, California ]
Every survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer has unique follow-up needs. A ‘road map’ for this process can help.
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]
Survivors and caregivers reflect on the cancer experience as Paddle for Life marks its 10-year anniversary.
Hope Village Committee members find strength in friendship in the fight against breast cancer.
An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JACQUELINE FARLEY, RN, B.S.N. [UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA]
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.
"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 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.
Humor can be a valuable healing strategy for patients with cancer and their doctors.
An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JUDY FISHER, OCN [LAKES REGION GENERAL HOSPITAL IN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE]
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.
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.
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.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction may help cancer patients and survivors to overcome the stress and chaos that cancer initiates.
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.