THE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED EVEN AS CANCER SURVIVORS

A cancer survivor writes about the indirect consequences of COVID-19 on her and others. I am a cancer survivor and consider myself incredibly fortunate. I have lived longer than anticipated and been in remission for a long time. Presently I am not on any chemo, but am taking weekly shots to keep......

HOW DOES A PATIENT WITH CANCER NOMINATE ONE NURSE?

A cancer survivor describes how oncology nurses have had a deep impact on her during treatment. Every year, CURE® asks the cancer community to nominate a favorite oncology nurse. I never have been able to do this and the reason is positive. Every oncology nurse is special – how can I possibly......

ONE OF MY ARTICLES MADE THE TOP 5 FOR THE WEEK!

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WHILE I APPRECIATE THE CONCERN, THINK BEFORE SPEAKING TO CANCER SURVIVORS

Well-meaning comments can come off as bothersome — or even hurtful — to me as I navigate cancer. I know several of us bloggers have written articles about what not to say to cancer survivors. I want to write in more depth here about why some of these innocent comments can be......

MY NEW, SIDE EFFECT-FREE CANCER TREATMENT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE ‘A KID IN A TOY STORE’

My new cancer treatment hardly has any side effects, making me wonder if researchers are focusing on making their drugs more tolerable for patients. I was talking recently to my oncologist about a new cancer drug called Reblozyl (luspatercept)that I had been taking for several months. She asked if I was having......

ONE OF MY ARTICLES MADE THE TOP 5 FOR THE WEEK!

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