About Us
Candy Curley, MSN, FNP-BCCandy is a registered nurse (RN), holds a Master's of Science degree in nursing (MSN), and is a board certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC). She has worked at five hospitals including the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). At UCSF she provided care to mesothelioma patients and worked with renowned mesothelioma surgeon Dr. David Jablons and his team of surgeons, nurse coordinators, and case managers. She has also worked in trauma, surgical, medical and cardiothoracic intensive care units and as a hospital administrative supervisor. Her certifications include: ANCC, ARNP/RN, and ACLS/BLS. Candy has years of clinical experience working with mesothelioma patients and understands the stress and confusion created by this diagnosis. She enjoys helping patients by explaining the various tests and treatments currently available and providing guidance on how to successfully navigate today’s healthcare system.
The Mesothelioma Alliance is a division of Cancer Monthly and was formed under the leadership of Paul Kraus (13 year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor), and Rhio O’Connor (7 year pleural mesothelioma survivor).
