Devon Choltus, MPH Stock photo posed by models, sourced from Getty Images If you’re a young adult and you’ve just received a cancer diagnosis, you might be in a flurry of information-seeking and problem-solving right now. This article is for you. Pause where you are for just a moment. Take a deep breath. Notice […]
Gilda Radner (right) with Joanna Bull, who helped found Gilda’s Club with Gilda’s husband, Gene Wilder, after Gilda passed away in 1989. During Women’s History Month, we recognize 5 women who made valuable contributions to advance cancer care and cancer support. “There’s lots of fun in exploring the unknown. There’s no greater thrill […]
Delicately sweet, our Apple Cinnamon Muffin recipe contains soluble fiber, which can help reduce diarrhea. Find more details in our list below. Visit our Virtual Kitchen for more recipes created for people impacted by cancer. Filter your search by eating challenge, meal type, or both. Are you experiencing cancer-related side effects like loss of appetite, nausea, […]
Audrey Davis Stock photo posed by models, sourced from Getty Images Reducing cancer rates and improving cancer outcomes in the Black community requires a multifaceted approach, including listening. This February in the United States, I am keenly aware of my observations of both Black History Month and National Cancer Prevention Month. I identify not […]
Sally, center, and her mother-in-law enjoying a family gathering in 2015. When cancer came to her family, our CEO Sally Werner, R.N., B.S.N, M.S.H.A., turned to CSC’s Helpline for extra support & guidance during a challenging time. More than 2,000 miles lie between Sally, who lives with her husband in the Northwest, and her parents-in-law, […]
Ritika Bawa Photo by Aaron Doucett for Unsplash If cancer costs are making it hard for you or someone you know to access sufficient and nutritious food, help is available. Facing cancer is hard. It’s not just about being sick. A cancer diagnosis can make so many things more difficult for survivors and their […]
Tim McBride You just have to reach out and ask for help. Donita, Diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia Like many others living with cancer, you might wonder how you will afford your treatment and medications. Navigating health insurance also can be overwhelming, and it may feel like a difficult task. First, know that worries about […]
Sarah Vammen Stock photo posed by models, sourced from Getty Images Finding out a loved one has cancer can be overwhelming. First, take a deep breath. Know that the support you provide is priceless. Read on for ways to find your balance as you navigate this “new normal.” People talk about a caregiver, but you […]
Linneya Gardner Stock photo posed by model, sourced by Getty Images. Living far away from a friend or loved one with cancer? Supporting them from a distance can be just as effective as being there in person. Families and loved ones don’t always live near one another. Being physically distant from a friend or […]
Photo by Peter Lam for Unsplash I always make sure to ask questions and not worry about being pushy or annoying, whether they are questions for the care team, social workers, or insurance company. Kyle MPN caregiver Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of blood cancers that happen when the body makes too many […]
