Contributors


PAMELA O’NEIL, M.S.N., NP-C, AOCNP, APRN

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Compassionate and Courage Cancer Care

Compassionate, caring and courageous are the words I would use to describe Marianne Smith, RN, ONC.


Mark A. Hicks

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Families Need to Be More Open About Cancer Risks, Because it Could Save the Life of Someone You Love

Last year, my wife died of triple-negative breast cancer that was caused by a genetic mutation. If her family risk was discussed more openly, she — and many others with an inherited predisposition to cancer — may still be here today.


Amy Hicks, D.N.P., RN, ACCNS-AG, NEA-BC

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Courage, Caring and Commitment to Cancer and Her Community

Courtney Huffstetler, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to cancer care.




Dr. Marie Wood

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What Patients With Breast Cancer Can Learn From Germline Testing

An expert spoke with CURE® about the importance of information that can be gained from genetic testing for patients with breast cancer.


Erin Longstreth-Papsun, M.S.N., RN, OCN

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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.


John Keane

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Reflecting on My Two Cancer Triumphs on Father’s Day

I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.


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.