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Nearly 200 cancer patients and caregivers submitted essays nominatingoncology nurses. The winner, Karen Marchman, Clinical Research Coordinator,Florida Hospital Cancer Institute (Orlando, FL), was announced during thesecond annual award reception alongside her patient, Sheila McThenia, a breastcancer survivor and mother of four young sons. Karen was described as a"priceless resource, trusted confidante and tireless advocate" who alwaysanswered a myriad of medical questions and thoughtfully addressed herpatients' fears. The two finalists, Randy Wecker, Registered Nurse,Marshfield Clinic (Marshfield, WI), and Linda Huber, Program Manager,Psychiatric Services, St. Lukes Hospital (Kansas City, MO), and theindividuals who nominated them, RaeAnn Thomas and Patricia Nee respectively,also attended the reception.
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"The Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing is an avenue forpatients to express gratitude and publicly acknowledge their nurses forproviding them with meaningful support and a steadfast commitment," said KathyLaTour, Editor-at-Large, CURE & Heal magazines. "The hundreds of essays wereceive reaffirm the important role that nurses play in a cancer patient'slife."
The winning essay will be featured in the Summer 2008 issue of CURE, aquarterly magazine for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. A podcastof the essayists reading their nominations will be available onwww.curetoday.com. In addition, the winning and finalists' essays will befeatured online at www.curetoday.com/healeraward beginning on June 24.
"Oncology nurses are a critical part of the strong network of care thatpatients need in the fight against cancer, often serving as the foundation ofphysical and emotional support," said Kim Taylor, President, Ortho BiotechProducts, L.P. "We are pleased to be a part of an effort that recognizes andhonors oncology nurses who are so dedicated to improving patient care."
About CURE
CURE is a quarterly magazine with an annual Resource Guide and specialissue that combines the science and humanity of cancer for those who have todeal with it on a daily basis. CURE provides scientific information ineasy-to-understand language for patients, survivors and caregivers. It ispublished by Dallas-based CURE Media Group, L.P.
About Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.
Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. is a leading biopharmaceutical companydevoted to helping improve the lives of patients with cancer and with anemiadue to multiple causes, including chronic kidney disease. Since it wasfounded in 1990, Ortho Biotech and its worldwide affiliates have earned aglobal reputation for researching, manufacturing and marketing innovativeproducts that enhance patients' health. Located in Bridgewater, N.J., OrthoBiotech is an established market leader in Epoetin alfa therapy for anemiamanagement. The company also markets treatments for recurrent ovarian cancer,rejection of transplanted organs and other serious illnesses. For moreinformation, visit www.orthobiotech.com.
SOURCE Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.
