Psychosocial
Music Therapy Helps Children With Cancer, Eases Caregiver Burden
Musical play engages children with cancer, which relieves stress for them and their parents/caregivers, an expert said.
Caregivers of AYA Patients Need to Ensure ‘Your Cup is Full’
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the needs of caregivers for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.
AYA Patients Face Fertility, Cognitive Concerns Over Time
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the issues faced by adolescent and young adult patients with cancer as they age into adult care.
How Cancer Can Shape Young Patients’ Sense of Identity
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about how a cancer diagnosis ‘adds a new identity’ for adolescent and young adult patients.
How Mindfulness Can Alleviate The Stress of Cancer
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the power of mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation.
Research Shifting to Younger Patients with Cancer
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the current landscape of research for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.
The Scanxiety Wait During Cancer is the Hardest Part
The waiting in between scans heightens my scanxiety, even though I've had no evidence of disease for 2 1/2 years.
AYA Patients Face Long-Term Fertility, Cognition Concerns After Cancer
The director of programs for the Dear Jack Foundation explains issues young patients with cancer may face into adulthood.
Oncology Approvals, Psychological Outcomes for Survivors and an Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
Last week we saw some FDA approvals come through, as well as research that explored the psychosocial outcomes of individuals who survived pediatric rhabdosarcoma.
Post-Diagnosis Stress Can Cause or Result in Cancer Treatment Delays
The time after a cancer diagnosis can be stressful, as the care team needs to balance unnecessary treatment delays with getting the therapeutic plan right.