Tag Archives: oncology

Turn Away… You may not want to hear this

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Team Captain

Updated 03/29/2026 About twenty years ago, I was with my middle daughter, JoAnna, on our overnight shift at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA watching over my 18 month old grandson and JoAnna’s nephew, Conor, after he had lifesaving surgery … Continue reading →

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Bear with Me

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Team Captain

I was a nurse for 29+ years and have loved the opportunities that I had to care for children with cancer during that time.  Knowing the role of a nurse and what an emotional toll childhood cancer takes on children … Continue reading →

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