Psychosocial
'How You Doin'?' Can Be a Tricky Question to Ask Someone With Cancer
When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"
I Feel Cheated as a Cancer Survivor
Cancer took so many experiences away from me, yet I sometimes feel guilty that I survived and others did not.
Everything Is Not OK: A TV Show Gave Me Flashbacks to Cancer
I thought my sensitivity to breast cancer scenarios on television shows had gotten stronger, but it hasn’t.
Scanxiety Made Me Change My Cancer Surgery Decision
After experiencing intense scanxiety after my single mastectomy, I decided to go back and have a prophylactic mastectomy.
I Was Unprepared for the Emotional Toll of Cancer
After I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and told I needed a colectomy, I knew I’d face physical and financial difficulties after the surgery, but I did not anticipate the emotional toll of my diagnosis.
The Mind Is a Powerful Thing During Cancer
A book I read made me realize the importance of positive thinking — even when going through cancer.
How I Maintained My Self Dignity While Fighting Cancer
While undergoing cancer treatments, I wasn’t prepared for what it would feel like while interacting with the world outside of the hospital, but I found a few things that helped.
One Survivor Helps Others Find Their ‘Cancer Love Story’
After receiving supportive care during her college cancer journey, this survivor now works to guide other patients through their treatments.
'Drawing on the Other Side' Amidst Cancer
When my wife was going through breast cancer treatment, I started drawing with my non-dominant hand as a means of distraction and self-care.
Cancer-Related Unemployment Can Decrease Quality of Life
Patients who are financially struggling due to job loss after a cancer diagnosis may benefit from multidisciplinary back-to-work programs and financial counseling, according to an expert.