Reader Essays

Beginning to End

VALERIE BOSSELMAN

A special oncology nurse shows a family love can extend past the initial diagnosis.

 

Taking a Radiation "Trip"

CYNDI FAGOT

One patient decides to take a virtual trip to correspond to her commute to and from radiation treatments.

Blogs

When the "new normal" doesn't feel normal at all

ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

New survivors find the time after treatment ends difficult, but it's important for them to know they're not alone.

 

Cancer survivors needed for online support study

LENA HUANG

Researchers are looking for survivors who have been originally diagnosed with cancer and have had a new or recurring cancer within the last five years.

Our Favorite Spirit & Healing Resources

Cancer patients and their families can receive free psychological and emotional support from The Cancer Support Community

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine combines modern science with ancient healing. Addresses the mental, emotional, social, physical and spiritual sides of health and illness.

The Commonweal Cancer Help Program is a week-long retreat for people with cancer that specializes in integrative therapies, healing through creative arts, and support sessions.

Aug 15, 2007

A Dress for Duress

BY DAN SHAPIRO, PHD

Couples' major fights seem to escalate after cancer treatment ends.

Aug 15, 2007

Book Review

BY KATHY LATOUR

Book review of "Here's the Bright Side"

Sep 16, 2009

Kids Kick Cancer With Martial Arts and Karate Program

BY LACEY MEYER

Kids with cancer, their siblings, and parents learn relaxation, meditation, and breathing techniques. 

Sep 16, 2009

Donna Karan Changes the Design of Cancer Care

BY LINDSAY RAY

Fashion designer Donna Karan wants to start a new trend with her integrative therapy program. 

Sep 16, 2009

Jumping into the Spirit

BY KATHY LATOUR

Get into the spirit with Meaghan Edelstein's Spirit Jump. 

Oct 05, 2009

The Final Journey

BY KATHY LATOUR

Mar 07, 2010

My Healing Journal

BY DEBRA GOLDSTEIN

Healing journal by Debra Goldstein

Mar 16, 2010

Web Exclusive: Finding Faith

BY KATHY LATOUR

Harold G. Koenig, MD, co-director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University encourages patients looking for a spiritual connection to talk.

Aug 21, 2010

Readers Write: Cancer's Little Positives

EDITED BY KATHY LATOUR

Readers respond to questions posed by CURE. 

Aug 31, 2010

Getting Through Survivor Guilt

BY KATHY LATOUR

Survivors work through feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression that are often rooted in guilt.

Sep 07, 2010

The Great Connection

BY BUNMI ISHOLA

Online support groups flourish, providing ample meeting time, space, and care.

Sep 14, 2010

Yoga Can Reduce Common Side Effects

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

While several small studies have suggested the benefits of yoga in reducing the side effects of cancer treatment, the largest study to date is also the most definitive.

Oct 20, 2010

Readers Write: Survival Guilt

EDITED BY KATHY LATOUR

Readers respond to the question posed by CURE: Survivor guilt is a topic that is just now being explored in cancer patients and survivors. Did you experience any guilt after your diagnosis or treatment?

Dec 09, 2010

CAMP CaN-DOO!

Cancer patients and their families are offered a free retreat at Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. 

Dec 09, 2010

Riding in the Passenger Seat

BY JUNE LOCCO

A daughter talks about her father’s strength to live each day.

Dec 09, 2010

Born with Cancer, Blessed with Life

BY RICH MATTHEWS AND STEPHANIE MATTHEWS

A young couple describes their journey when they discover their unborn child has neuroblastoma.

Mar 03, 2011

Sifting

BY JANET FILIPS

Reflecting on hair loss as a gift.

Mar 03, 2011

Bending the Rules

BY CLAUDIA M. CARUANA

Yoga has earned accolades as a complementary therapy, and now studies are confirming its value.

Mar 11, 2011

Cancer: The Change I Cherish

An essay from a lung cancer survivor on how he copes with living with a hard-to-treat cancer.

Mar 21, 2011

Videos from Yoga Bear

Yoga videos from Yoga Bear, a nonprofit organization that offers yoga community to cancer patients and survivors. 

Mar 21, 2011

Words of Wisdom

Ovarian cancer survivor, Annette Leal Mattern, offers up advice on living with metastatic disease.

Apr 18, 2011

Readers Write: Returning to Normal

CURE asked readers: Do you feel your family ever returned to "normal" after your treatment ended? If not, how has your normal changed?

May 12, 2011

Q&A with Cynthia Nixon

BY LENA HUANG

CURE's Lena Huang sits down with actress Cynthia Nixon to discuss how cancer has affected her life.

Jun 01, 2011

Doors to Healing

As part of the Doors to Healing project, each artist was asked to write about his or her door.

Jun 09, 2011

Do’s and Don’ts

BY RONALD CROSSNO, MD, CMD

Advance directives spare loved ones from difficult decisions.

Jun 09, 2011

My Marie

BY MARTHA HASTEDT

Read the winning essay from CURE’s 2011 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing contest.

Jun 13, 2011

The Greatest Gift

BY LAURA BEIL

Sometimes, when death is near, the easiest person to talk to is not the one caring for the body, but the spirit.

Jun 14, 2011

Scarred, Scared, Sacred

BY KATHY LATOUR

A patient uses art to deal with physical and emotional scars caused by cancer.

Aug 03, 2011

Readers Write: The Healing Power of Art

EDITED BY TAYLOR WALKER

CURE asked readers: Did you use a form of art to help in your healing during and after cancer? Was it visual, written, musical or some other form of artistic expression?

Sep 14, 2011

Remaining Faithful

BY CHERYL L. RICE

A daughter honors her mother by being truthful.

Sep 14, 2011

Advocates Make Cancer Their Mission

BY MARC SILVER

No rest for advocates who’ve made cancer their mission. 

Oct 12, 2011

Readers Write: Pets and Cancer

EDITED BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

CURE asked readers: How has the love and support of a pet or animal helped you during cancer treatment and beyond?

Dec 21, 2011

The Positive Power of Pets

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

Pets provide comfort, relieve stress from cancer.