Photo by Loren Biser for Unsplash Here’s why skin protection matters. Plus: Skin cancer signs to look for, and what we can learn from a former U.S. president about the importance of early detection. May is the first of many signs that summer is coming. Warmer weather, light breezes, and summer breaks are quickly approaching. […]
Stock photo posed by models While no single strategy is guaranteed to make fears of recurrence go away completely, there are steps you can take to help ease your distress. Many people with a history of cancer experience worries and uncertainty about the future. This can include fears of an old cancer potentially returning, or […]
The first critical step to managing your cancer treatment is making the decision to empower yourself. At Cancer Support Community, “empower yourself” is a phrase we use to describe the ongoing process of making a personal effort to become educated about your cancer diagnosis, your cancer treatment, your health care team, and ways to improve […]
One of the first decisions everyone diagnosed with cancer must make is choosing a treatment that’s best for them. For many patients, the decision is not an easy one, whether their options are many or few. Some patients also might find that their doctor’s priorities are different from their own. A doctor’s No. 1 […]
For many people, facing a cancer diagnosis is like nothing they have faced before. It can be a life-altering experience. One of our goals at Gilda’s Club and CSC is to help people with cancer and their loved ones become empowered. When people feel empowered in their cancer experience, they can regain a sense of […]
by Kimberly Papay Rogers, PhD 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. Our research uncovered one surprising explanation about the link between pain and nausea and psychological well-being. Keep reading for more details and ways to cope. A cancer […]
Stock photo posed by models: Getty Images In 2019, Katie found herself stepping into the role of cancer caregiver to her husband when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A cancer caregiver is anyone who provides physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, or logistical support to a loved one with cancer. “I ended up becoming his full-time […]
