Cancer Survivors Nurse Kids Through Hope

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

At Rady Children’s Hospital, five oncology nurses who survived cancer themselves are transforming patient care with deep empathy and real-life resilience. One teen patient, Alexander Morgado, diagnosed with leukemia on Christmas Eve, found unexpected strength through their stories—especially from Nurse Simao, who battled leukemia at the same hospital decades ago. Inspired by her own nurses, Simao now mentors kids like Alexander, whose outlook shifted from anger to hope. Their shared journey is displayed on a wall of survivor stories, proving recovery is possible. Alexander, now inspired to…