Stock photo posed by models, sourced from Getty Images New treatments, biomarker testing, and clinical trials offer hope for people living with lung cancer. Read on for 25 questions to discuss with your healthcare provider as you consider your options and what’s important to you. I ask a lot of questions because I feel […]
If you haven’t already, this is the perfect time to take the important step of creating your will. While it’s not something anyone likes to think about, making a will doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. This simple act can have a profound impact on your future, the well-being of your loved ones and […]
Stock photo posed by models, sourced by Getty Images Two navigators from our Cancer Support Helpline share strategies to help you through the ups and downs of your cancer experience. Editor’s Note: This is part of our Spotlight on Mental Health series examining critical mental health concerns that affect cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and providers. […]
“To keep going is resilience in the face of something terrible going on,” says Courtney, pictured here. Writing, joking, TikToking and connecting helped Courtney get through the toughest moments of an advanced-stage melanoma diagnosis. “If I wasn’t going to laugh, I was going to cry, and there was a better way for me to […]
Stock photo posed by model, sourced by Getty Images Are you applying enough sunscreen before you head outdoors? “It’s a lot more than people realize,” says dermatologist Vishal Anil Patel, M.D. Use this Q&A to brush up on your knowledge about skin cancer, prevention & protection ― including just how much sunscreen you should be using. […]
Photo by Olivier Darbonville on Unsplash During Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and year-round, skin cancer prevention advocates emphasize the importance of sun safety while enjoying the outdoors. Now this “Uptown Girl” is speaking out about it, too. As we head into summer, there’s no better time than now to brush up on […]
We talk with a palliative care clinician about the potential benefits & risks of using medical cannabis (medical marijuana) to ease cancer pain and other symptoms — and why getting clinical guidance is key. Note: Gilda’s Club and the Cancer Support Community does not provide medical advice. This blog is not intended as an endorsement […]
A volunteer conducts a visual screening during an event hosted by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance to recognize Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Photo courtesy of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance We talk with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance about risk factors, screening, and more to help you and your loved […]
“I wish we would talk about it more because you wouldn’t feel so alone going through it,” shares Jawanna, pictured here. Photographer: Casey Templeton Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the U.S., and Black and African American people develop MM at much greater rates and at younger ages than people of other […]
Stock photo posed by models “If you’re not taking care of your physical health and mental health, it’s going to be a lot more challenging to be there for your loved one. And you’re going to approach that burnout point pretty hard and fast”. – Nichole Goble, Webinar: “Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Practical Challenges […]
