"The reason I chose oncology nursing was personal- family and friends having been diagnosed with cancer. The reason I love being an oncology nurse is the relationships built, working so closely with the patient and their loved ones." - Jackie Splittgerber (left) "I became an oncology nurse because of the people in my life who have been touched by cancer. I continue to be an oncology nurse because of the variety of people I meet and the great people I get to work with every day. Every day is different and challenging." - Alyssa Miller (right) #OncologyNursingMonth

Thank you to our MANY UW Carbone clinical researchers and staff on #ClinicalTrialsDay who are saving lives each and every day through a statewide, regional, national and global impact. Learn more: uwhealth.org/cancertrials

"There's something incredibly touching and rewarding about working with individuals as they face their mortality going through the challenging stages of cancer treatment. You meet people when they are most vulnerable, make a connection and work with them through this physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social struggle. While I have not personally had a cancer diagnosis, my friends and loved ones have, and I am grateful that I now can work to make a difference in my patients’ lives. I look forward to the opportunity I have to walk with them through their cancer journey and hope I can provide a spark of light and joy during their treatments." - Kay Wiedenbeck, RN #OncologyNursingMonth

Register for Football 101 for Women happening June 20th and support women's cancer research at UW Carbone! This year, you can create your own fundraising page, share your story, and tap into your network to raise additional funds to support patient treatment and care right here in Madison.

While nurses week may be over, we get to celebrate our nurses all month long! #OncologyNursingMonth Read why Brianna, Krystal and Meredith love being oncology nurses.👇

May is #OncologyNursingMonth! Join us in recognizing our remarkable nurses who are there for our patients through thick and thin. Read why Cassie, Jessica and Maria love being oncology nurses.👇

The online auction is NOW open for this year's special 10th Anniversary of the Andy North & Friends fundraising event benefiting cancer research at UW Carbone. On your mark, get set, BID!

We are so grateful that Bucky on Parade is supporting Garding Against Cancer’s mission to advance cancer research and care in WI! 👐

Join us in celebrating remarkable oncology nurses, like Andrea! #OncologyNursingMonth "We get to work with the most positive patients and supportive families. The example they set helps put life into perspective on a daily basis, and what really matters is how we treat and care for others." - Andrea Leider, RN

We’re grateful for our remarkable nurses who are always there with a friendly face, a shoulder to lean on and a hand to hold through all the challenges and small victories that come with cancer. #OncologyNursingMonth Read why Jane, Mary, Sandi and Denise love being oncology nurses.👇

May is Oncology Nursing Month! We ❤️ our nurses for all that they do for our patients and their families! Give your nurses some love by giving them a shout-out below!

"As a cancer survivor, I am passionate about helping to improve healthcare and enhancing the patient experience. I draw from my professional background as a healthcare executive and from my personal experiences as a patient. I believe in being your own advocate and taking control of your health. For me, that includes actively using MyChart (online patient portal), partnering with my providers and being direct about what I need and expect from my care team. I was fortunate to have a primary care doctor who took a keen interest in my family medical history (both my father and my brother had prostate cancer) and monitored my risk factors through regular testing. This proactive approach enabled early detection of cancer. After considering my options, I underwent radiation plus hormone treatment because research had shown that combination to be especially effective for men of color like me. I am very grateful to be cancer-free today and for the expert care I received at UW Health. Healthcare is complex and not easy to navigate; I want to help it become more patient-centered. Think about the language of healthcare, as one example – the jargon, acronyms and unfamiliar terminology – it’s not geared to the patient. There’s always room for improvement in communication and care coordination as well. That’s why I volunteer as a Patient and Family Advisor – to share what I have experienced and to be an active participant in devising solutions. Because when you are a patient, the little things ARE the big things, and everything matters." - Claude Gilmore, Volunteer/Patient and Family Advisor --- For Patient Experience Week, we’re featuring the experiences of our patients and families in their own words, as well as the perspectives of staff who work together to deliver a remarkable health care experience. #PXWeek #RemarkableHealthcare