TON - May 2025 Vol 18, No 2

Healthcare professionals practicing in oncology are more likely to suffer from job-related stress, anxiety, depression, and self-reported moderate-to-high burnout. The following are some recommendations on how to take care of yourself. I have learned over the years that you cannot control other people’s actions or inactions, but you can control yourself and your response to them. Read More ›

May is National Nurses Month—a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions nurses make across the healthcare continuum. It’s also a powerful reminder that nurses are not only caregivers; they are natural leaders. Read More ›

As we celebrate National Nurses Month this May, I am honored to dedicate this special issue to the extraordinary oncology nurses who serve as the backbone of cancer care across the nation. Your unwavering dedication, compassionate care, and clinical expertise transform the cancer journey for countless patients and their families every day. Read More ›

It’s honestly hard to just write about one. I’m in tears as I think about the patients I’ve had the privilege to take care of and the countless ones I’ve lost. Read More ›

There are a handful of responses that follow when you reveal to someone that you work as a nurse in oncology. While my friends were off to their jobs in the corporate world, waking up when I was clocking in, I was about to face the most emotionally challenging day in my career. Read More ›

Reflecting on my career as an oncology nurse, I often find myself revisiting the emotional landscape of my first year in the field. Although I now serve as a nurse leader, guiding and supporting my team through the complexities of oncology care, nothing quite compares with the raw, unfiltered emotions I experienced as a novice nurse. Read More ›

Two emotions are common for those who are nearing retirement—excitement and fear. Leaving the working world behind can feel empowering; however, apprehension about entering a new life stage may also creep in. If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely taken steps to prepare financially for the future. Read More ›

Emotional resilience is a key factor in mitigating the effects of compassion fatigue, which is a common result of carrying the emotional weight of the job nearly 24-7. Emotional resilience involves adapting to this stress by developing coping strategies and strong support systems. Read More ›

Working in healthcare is widely recognized as a highly stressful profession. Caseloads can be overwhelming, and staff resources sometimes fall short. Navigators engage with patients facing stressful, life-changing circumstances, serving as a haven for patients to process a diagnosis, confront challenges and setbacks, and digest difficult news. Read More ›