Survivorship
Gail Mahar, RN, MSN, OCN, APRN-BC, from Knoxville, TN, shares a poem of empathy. Read More ›
“My nurse navigator recommended acupuncture to treat the pain. The key is to find an acupuncturist who is skilled and trained in treating patients with cancer,” says Ginger Modiri, wife, mother, and grandmother. Read More ›
By Tracy Wright
Although routine screenings and regular preventive care are at the forefront of early cancer detection, sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference. Read More ›
Hope for Two was founded in the fall of 1997 by 3 women who met and bonded over a shared experience—all 3 were diagnosed and treated for cancer while pregnant. Read More ›
An insightful poem by Laurence Jones. Read More ›
Dr. Julie Silver, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, illuminates the positive impact animals can have in supporting, helping, and healing patients with cancer. Read More ›
The care of patients with cancer and their families involves a team approach from the time of diagnosis and along the continuum of care. Read More ›
By Tracy Wright
Patients who respond to these targeted treatments generally see the side effects as a small price to pay for the life-extending benefit of these new therapies. Read More ›
Early identification of the unwanted symptoms of cancer and of treatment helps to improve the quality of life of patients and increase their trust in the healthcare system. Read More ›
This column is written for survivors and their loved ones who are seeking information and inspiration, an infusion of hope. Read More ›