A patient details how her oncology nurse always made her feel safe no matter how overwhelming her workload may have been.
I nominate Patty Garcia, B.S.N., RN, as my choice for an outstanding nurse. She is compassionate, kind, attentive and friendly. Patty is always available to everyone who needs help. I feel very safe and cared for when I'm in the infusion room. She's never too busy to help. She deserves this award more than anyone.
Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Tonya Powell for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award. Click here to read more about CURE®’s Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing event on April 30, 2021.
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Exploring the Dynamics of a Male Cancer Caregiver in a Society That Encourages Men to Be Independent
February 17th 2022In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, the founder of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men throughout the caregiving experience, explores the layered sociological factors which can affect men in unique ways when they are supporting a loved one with cancer.
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