Written by Sarah Vammen TwitterFacebookLinkedInEmail This blog was originally published in November 2015 and was updated for relevancy. Caregivers to someone with cancer spend an average of 8 hours per day providing care to their loved one. The demands of caregiving depend on several different things — stage of disease, types of symptoms experienced, treatment side effects, and more. […]
What We Can Learn From Jimmy Buffett’s Battle With Merkel Cell Carcinoma Written by Obi Faluro Some of Jimmy Buffett’s most popular songs evoke the sunny mood of tropical beach life. (Photo by Roberto Nickson for Unsplash.) He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure […]
Stock photo by Ulises Baga for Unsplash MyLifeLine provided Erma and her husband a way to share treatment updates with their personal support network, all in one place. When Erma’s husband Shelby was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, saying they were both stunned would be an understatement. Shelby was an active and healthy individual […]
Photo by Andrew S on Unsplash Are you worried about taking care of your pet and staying safe as you cope with cancer? First, take a deep breath. Support is available. Here’s what you need to know. Animals are such agreeable friends ― they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. – George Eliot, English […]
This creamy, flavorful millet bake is perfect for patients who need to add calories to their diet. Find more information in our list below. Visit our Virtual Kitchen for more recipes, all created to support the nutritional needs of people impacted by cancer. Are you experiencing nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, taste changes, dry mouth, or weight […]
Support groups can help foster hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Is a support group right for you? ‘‘Stepping into a [support] group for the first time is both brave and humble. It’s normal to feel anxiety about what to expect, but people are often surprised at how comfortable they feel even if […]
Bone is a common place for cancer to spread. If you or a loved one is living with cancer that has spread to the bone, read on for tips to improve your quality of life. Bone metastasis happens when cancer spreads to the bone from another part of the body where it started. It […]
Research shows outcomes for cancer patients improve when they have a strong support community. Building a helping network can help you focus on what’s most important — healing. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Sometimes, the toughest part is knowing where to start as you begin navigating this challenging journey. If you aren’t sure where […]
Imagine giving your immune system a superhero suit that’s tailored to fight your cancer. Immunotherapy teams up with your immune system to do just that. “I think it’s the cat’s meow – it’s the best there is. Immunotherapy came along at just the right time.” – Karl, diagnosed with bladder cancer “You have cancer” are […]
Stock photo posed by models: Getty Images Black and African American cancer patients represent only 5% of clinical trial participants. Our peer support program is working to change that by increasing clinical trial awareness & knowledge among Black and African American cancer patients like Cae. “I was able to get the voice back that […]
