Contributors


Jeremy Moore

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Nurse Champions of Patient Safety, Dignity and Leadership

Three nurses—Maria Hicinbothem, Wandaris Ortiz, and Sandi Wetherbee—are being celebrated for their exceptional dedication to patient care, safety and advocacy.


Mary McCready Schulz

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A Letter to King Charles III After His Cancer Diagnosis

Here is what I would say to King Charles III after his recent cancer diagnosis.


Christian Williams

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My Mom, My Health Equity Hero

It came as no surprise that when my mother received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, she became an advocate for health equity in myeloma.


Audrey Ricker

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‘A Force of Nature’ as an Oncology Nurse

From physical therapy for pain to an emergency room visit ending up in a cancer diagnosis, a patient describes her experience with an oncology nurse with whom she attributes a positive recovery experience.


William Seavey

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The Cancer Diagnosis That Seemed to Make Little Sense

A retirement counselor with bladder cancer shares the story of his diagnosis and his thoughts on treatment.


Cori Dubie-O’Connor

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A Generous Caretaker for All Affected by Lung Cancer

After Kelsey Ahmed’s mother, Martha, was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, Kelsey and her family got to work raising funds and spreading awareness for the American Lung Association.


Jenny Burkholder

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One Nurse’s Devotion to Cancer Has Healed Many Patients

“I feel her strength, and because of Lorelei — the way she makes me feel comfortable and confident; the way she cares deeply for me, her other patients and colleagues; and her always professional attitude and manner — I realize that, like other obstacles, I will eventually be able to face this, too,” writes one nurse’s patient in an essay nominating her for CURE®’s 2022 Extraordinary Healer award.


Dr. Roshani Patel

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Better Nutrition Can Help People With Cancer

An expert offers feasible tips on how patients with cancer can eat better — from incorporating quick and easy protein sources to effective supermarket shopping strategies.


Mitchell Cornet, MPP, MHSA

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Proactive Health and Holistic Approaches to Prostate Cancer Care

Panelists discuss the key takeaways from their experiences in treating advanced prostate cancer, emphasizing valuable lessons learned throughout the treatment journey that can guide future patient care and support.


Linda Puffer

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How to Cut Your Own Hair

A cancer survivor reflects on her emotions — and the step by step journey — of cutting her hair during chemotherapy treatment.


Barbara Kavanagh

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What I’m Glad I Knew (and Didn’t) With Myeloma

When I fell in love, I didn’t know my husband would end up getting cancer, but I also glad I learned that normal people like me can make a difference.


Ann Bancroft

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It’s October and Yes, We’re Aware

Just like how Christmas decorations creep into November before Thanksgiving, I hope Pinktober does not creep into September.



Myli Vanegas

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My Dear Friend and Cancer ‘Warrior’ Refuses to Fold

A cancer survivor describes an inspiring close friend who has been dealing with cancer for 13 years and refuses to give up.


Melanie S. Main, CPhT

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Coming Back After Life Support

Not only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.


Clay Fitzgerald

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A Fighting Caregiver

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


Cathleen Chen

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Daunting Firsts from Cancer

The firsts I experienced after receiving a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer opened my eyes to the beauty of life.


Corina Chan

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'Stronger Than the Storm' of Cancer

A woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.


Sarah Mccumba Garcia

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Hope After an Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis

This is the poem I wrote to help myself cope with my new diagnosis. It served as a reminder that I was resilient.


Brittney Garcia

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The Mind of Cancer

Cancer makes your mind wander in many strange directions. If ever you wanted to know what an emotional rollercoaster really felt like, get on the cancer coaster and go for a ride.


Andréa Leiserowitz

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Although Many of Us Don’t Love the Idea of It, Exercise Can Help Reduce the Effects of Lymphedema

A physical therapist recalls how one of her patient’s with prostate cancer hated exercise when he first came to visit her, but then his mindset changed once he realized his lymphedema started to get under control.


Courtney Marabella

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Study Results Champion Keytruda/Chemo as ‘New Standard of Care’ in TNBC Subset

The combination of Keytruda and chemotherapy improved survival rates in patients with PD-L1—positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.


Amy Nutial

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Do You Ever Question Your Cancer Care?

I’ve always received impeccable care at my cancer center, but a recent experience made me feel like I was no longer a priority.


Natasha Carlson

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How I Found Out About My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer was one of the more traumatic moments I’ve experienced, but the way I found out added to that.


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Making Space for the Important Things in Life

A Navy veteran and football coach tackles prostate cancer diagnosis, with family’s support.


Noah Atkins

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Cancer Questions and Unwanted Drips

A survivor of myxofibrosarcoma expresses his thoughts about cancer recurrence and treatment options in a poem.


Elizabeth de Jong

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Recognizing an Oncology Nurse Who Has Been a Guardian Angel And Co-Pilot During a Patient’s Unexpected Cancer Journey

Every year, she helps coordinate fundraising for other lung cancer groups and research efforts. She is totally committed to the lung cancer community and her patients.


Lindsay Fischer

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MRD Negativity May Be Achievable With Revumenib in Some Leukemia Subset

Children and adults with relapsed/refractory KMT2A rearranged acute leukemia may obtain promising response rates with revumenib, a novel targeted therapy.


Dr. David Siegel

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Onward in the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness both locally and nationally about efforts to fight myeloma.


Natosha Williams

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Selfless Acts of Service in Cancer Care

A colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.