Ann McMullin fought for her son to be properly diagnosed and is advocating for more education among medical professionals of rare diseases like her son’s essential thrombocythemia.
So, getting cancer was a gift? Your life is better because of it? People ask me these questions all the time, and they’re not easy to answer.
Every cancer survivor has a different story and experience, and they should not always be looped into the same category. “Like fingerprints, we all have different characteristics and are individually unique,” writes a survivor.
Michael Irving had to believe that he could stand taller than his disease. And, long story short, he did.
Exploring your story can bring awareness and closure — and help you love this new version of yourself.
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly met with CURE to talk about his cancer experience.
The NOCC is connecting women who have ovarian cancer to others who are experiencing similar struggles.
"Caitlin is an exceptionally talented and gifted nurse who has the rare and enviable combination of empathy, curiosity, intellectual fortitude and social acumen that has made her an extraordinary healer and leader," said James LaBelle, M.D., Ph.D., in the winning essay nominating Caitlin Cohen, M.S.N., RN, CPNP-AC, CPHON for the CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing.
An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Joy Smith, RN, MSN [ Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Cancer Center in Monterey, California ]
An essay from our Extraordinary Healers book honoring Liz Coleman, RN, OCN [West Michigan Cancer Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan].
Michael Ferraro, executive chef, Delicatessen, discusses his mother's journey with pancreatic cancer and his role in the Cooking. Comfort. Care. Nourishment for the Pancreatic Cancer Fight program.
As a guest speaker at the 2019 MPN Heroes ® Recognition Ceremony, Dr. David C. Fajenbaum had the chance to discuss how translational research is a vital part of getting the right treatment to patients with cancer.
OVER MY 25 YEARS as an oncology nurse, I have had the privilege of working with many talented and dedicated clinicians.
Former NFL coach discusses how cancer motivated him to appreciate life.
From Nov. 1-Dec. 15, consumers can shop for health plans offered under the Affordable Care Act. One advocate suggests that all patients compare policies to ensure the best fit for their particular needs and budget.
Patients with cancer have a unique skill that not only aids them through their own cancer journey but a global pandemic like COVID-19.
After receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer, one survivor started the Cancer Warrior Martial Arts Program, which honors kids and martial artists with their Cancer Warrior Black Belt and certificate for their courageous fight against cancer.
Parents of children with cancer often put their own needs or feelings aside while caring for their child, but taking good care of yourself can actually help you be a better caregiver.
Don’t know what to make for lunch? Serve up mung bean sprout salad. And this homemade chicken stock can be used in lots of recipes.
PARP inhibitors have drastically changed the treatment landscape – and outcomes – of patients with ovarian cancer. However, despite promise shown among this class of drugs, it is still unclear which agent is the best to use in the maintenance setting.
Researchers are exploring ways to limit the duration of treatment in chronic lymphocytic leukemia in order to reduce costs.
Here is what one expert says about the right time to start treating relapsed multiple myeloma.
A letter to my chemo wig, Silvie, thanking her for the confidence, strength, courage and bravery that she helped me find during my cancer journey.
COVID-19 has forced many people into a “new normal” that they aren’t familiar with and may not be equipped to handle. But cancer survivors are more prepared than most to handle the ramifications of the pandemic.
An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Lilia Torres, LVN [ UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Davis, California ]
Oliver Dorigo, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Oncology), Stanford University Medical Center, talks about the direction of research in the ovarian cancer field going into 2018 and beyond.