The Benefits of Personal Training
Exercise and nutrition intervention for patients with cancer could help with symptoms from treatment.
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Prehabilitation Aims to Prepare Patients for What Lies Ahead
Preparing physically for treatment could play a role in recovery of cancer.
Bone Basics
Maintaining bone health is essential throughout cancer treatment.
Assessing the Risk
What you should know about bone density during cancer treatment.
Advocacy in Action
Cancer action organizations help advocates work with Congress and government agencies to affect legislation.
For Many, Caregiving Leads to Advocacy
Whether it is on the national stage or a local support group, advocacy after caregiving can be a rewarding experience.
Adult Siblings Often Coordinate Parental Support
Family members share challenges when caring for parents going through cancer treatment.
The Challenges of Distance Caregiving
Distance caregiving is difficult, but far-flung family members can provide needed help.
Been There, Done That
Giving women with advanced breast cancer the tools and support they need.
Worse Off Alone
Emotional isolation during cancer can negatively impact healing.
Silver Linings in Caregiving
Caregivers to patients with cancer find benefits in the experience.
The Health Hypothesis
A recent study shows that the caregiving role, with its physical and mental demands, may also have health benefits.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Training caregivers of patients with cancer to recognize the value in the work could lead to happier mental health outcomes.
How Caregivers Adjust to Post-Cancer Life
When cancer treatment ends, caregivers must also find a "new normal" during the adjustment period.
Let Go & Go On
After cancer treatment, survivors and their caregivers travel new terrain without benefit of direction from routine oncology visits.
Support When It's Needed Most
Caregivers help patients tolerate their cancer treatment better.
Adherence Allies
Caregiver support is essential for patients taking oral anticancer therapies.
The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
Remembering to take care of yourself as the caregiver should be just as important as taking care of the patient.
EPA Plans to Cut Radon Program, Despite Continued Cancer Risk
While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, No. 2 is radon, a naturally occurring gas that’s potentially damaging to lung tissue.
Honest Discussions Can Help Ease Kids' Anxiety About Cancer
Talking to children can help them deal with a family member's cancer.
Answering Kids' Questions About Cancer
When a family member has cancer, talk to kids honestly and openly about it.
How to Manage Family Dynamics During Cancer
Managing family dynamics during cancer can be complicated.
Safety in Numbers
There are many ways to connect with other cancer caregivers, so there’s virtually no reason to go it alone.