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Caring for the Caregivers

November 9th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

A panel of caregivers drew upon personal experience to offer advice and ideas to those in this role.

Advice for Caregivers: It's Okay to Not be Okay Sometimes

November 8th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with Jill Kelly – wife of Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly – about his bout with head and neck cancer, and how she copes as a caregiver.

Family Caregivers: The 'Pseudo' Doctors and Nurses

September 11th 2018

By Debi Boyle M.S.N., R.N., A.O.C.N.S., F.A.A.N.

I poignantly remember an eloquent wife of a patient who died of acute leukemia shared her analogy with me. She stated, “You know when my dog died, I got a card from my vet. When my husband died, I got nothing.”

How to Address Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience and One's Health

July 9th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In a recent survey, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver found a variety of predictors that affect caregiver burden, and how psychological resilience and future interventions can help.

Helping Caregivers: Advice, Support and More

June 28th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

At the GI Cancer Patient Summit, a panel of caregivers drew upon personal experience to offer advice and discuss what more can be done for individuals in this role of the cancer journey.

Navigating the Waves of Cancer Treatment

May 17th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with Matt Lashey, creator and CEO of the chemoWave app, which is designed to manage cancer symptoms and conditions by keeping track of a patient’s overall well-being to understand how their experiences may be related to feeling better or worse during treatment.

High Percentage of Caregivers Report Feeling Depressed, Study Finds

May 5th 2018

By Katie Kosko

Eighty-nine percent of caregivers of young adult colorectal cancer survivors are depressed because they can’t take the pain away, according to findings from the Raymond Foundation, an advocacy organization that aims to eradicate colon cancer.

Learning From Your Experiences as a Cancer Caregiver

April 20th 2018

By Kim Johnson

I learned a lot during my time as a caregiver, and plan to carry that over in my career as an oncology nurse.

Moving Past Cancer and Gaining Direction Through Self-Care

December 28th 2017

By Kim Johnson

Remission may put an end to the disease, but it does not always stop the feeling of being lost.

Caregivers, Celebrate Who You Are

November 22nd 2017

By Kim Johnson

I had my own complete life external to cancer. I also had my life within the constant reality of cancer.

Shout Out to the Caregivers

November 16th 2017

By Dana Stewart

November is National Family Caregiver month. Let's give the caregivers the shout out they deserve!

Shining a Spotlight on Cancer Caregivers

November 15th 2017

By Carly O'Brien, OSW-C, LCSW, CancerCare

November is National Family Caregivers Month. CancerCare’s Caregiver Program Coordinator, Carly O'Brien, OSW-C, LCSW, shares her thoughts on why it’s important to have an awareness month dedicated to caregivers, and the importance of acknowledging the work that caregivers do.

Resources for Lung Cancer Patients

November 6th 2017

Who Should Get Screened?

November 6th 2017

Patient Empowerment and Quality Care

November 6th 2017

Dispelling Myths Surrounding Lung Cancer

November 6th 2017

Changing the Face of Lung Cancer

November 6th 2017

Continuing the Fight for More Survivors

November 6th 2017

Reaching Out: More Than Just Prevention

November 6th 2017

The Importance of Support and Networking

November 6th 2017

A Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: Keasha's Story

November 6th 2017

Molecular Testing; Lung Cancer Awareness

November 3rd 2017

Managing Treatment Side Effects

November 3rd 2017

Lung Cancer: Seeking Quality Care

November 3rd 2017

Goals of Treatment in Palliative Care

November 3rd 2017

What is Palliative Care?

November 3rd 2017

Role of Biopsies in Lung Cancer

November 3rd 2017

Never Too Late to Stop Smoking

November 3rd 2017

Nance's Story: Detecting a Lung Mass

November 3rd 2017

A Tribute to Caregivers Everywhere

October 31st 2017

By Khevin Barnes

Surviving cancer just got easier, thanks to these angels.