An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.
A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.
"Although Carolyn loved her role as a navigator, she realized she could help patients with lung cancer with a screening program to help with earlier detection."
A metastatic breast cancer survivor explains why it’s so important to find other cancer survivors to walk alongside.
A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.
Simply put, Jan Poulsen is an inspiration to those diagnosed with lung cancer, a friend writes.
Donna MacDonald, B.S.N., RN, OCN, CCM, goes beyond her duties as a nurse to advocate and support her patients.
I had what I thought was a canker sore that didn't heal. It ended up being cancer.
A woman writes about the unique lung cancer advocate who leads his endeavors with his heart for change.
A knowledgeable and compassionate oncology nurse can make a huge different in a patient’s cancer treatment.
One patient credits two oncology nurses for being knowledgeable and compassionate towards all patients they cared for especially during the establishment of a new oncology practice.
When I had cancer for the third time, I spent afternoons resting in my room, watching and listening to the sounds of nature.
The panel concludes its discussion with insights on challenges and unmet needs in the CML treatment landscape, highlighting ways to better support patients and caregivers.
A surgical oncologist honors an admirable doctor in the field who refuses to falter in the face of challenges in order to do exhaust every opportunity possible to improve the lives of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Expert oncologists offer closing thoughts on emerging therapeutic strategies, unmet needs, and the future of kidney cancer treatment.
My mother was a 50-year breast cancer survivor, but the second bout was relentless.
When I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, it was before the days of social media. However, I still found an online support group that was very helpful.
When eating, walking and bathing became difficult after cancer, my daughter stepped in. I was proud of who she had become.
I kept picking at these possibilities, grasping for reasons why cancer was happening to me rather than someone else.
Being a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.
Oncology nurses have a special understanding of their patients and their patients' needs. One patient shares their story on how that special understanding made a major difference in her cancer journey.
As a breast cancer survivor, I was intentional about spreading a certain messages this month: anyone can be diagnosed with breast cancer, and education about the disease could help save lives.
If I get nervous about a test result, she always takes time to talk with my husband and me about it and explain what the results mean.
A colleague nominates Jody Ruth Steinhardt for the Lung Cancer Heroes® award for her commitment to changing the world for patients with lung cancer.
In an era of trauma, people whose buoyancy elevates both purpose and agency shine like a flashlight in the darkness. During the past year of uncertainty, Dave Bjork was that light for many.
While many parts of my cancer experience were extremely difficult, I tried to embrace it — and accept help when needed.