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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and pediatric nurse Sarah Jezewski knows firsthand what it's like to be diagnosed with the disease at a young age. Now in remission, Sarah shares how her cancer journey has impacted her career path.
Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be difficult and emotional, in addition to presenting challenges during treatment. Jacob Legleiter benefitted from the expertise of Madonna's cancer program team to minimize disruption before, during and after his chemotherapy treatments.
After surviving brain surgery at just 7 years old, Norris Payton, Jr. and his mom Cassie Cudney were unsure whether he'd be able to regain the speech and motor skills he once had. Surprising even his Madonna therapy team, Norris has made great strides in Madonna's pediatric program.
Diana Schneider looks back on 17 months filled with uncertainty and counts her blessings. For the single mother of three, the pandemic has given her the freedom to work remotely and at times, nights and weekends. The flexibility gives her additional time to spend at home caring and advocating for her son, Nick Murphy, recovering from brain trauma.
Madonna's Directors of Nursing offer tips for successful interviews for nursing positions.
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