Psychosocial
My Oncology Nurse Shows a Compassion Beyond What Most People Do
If I get nervous about a test result, she always takes time to talk with my husband and me about it and explain what the results mean.
The Search for a Post-Mastectomy Swimsuit Can Be as Puzzling as Wordle
Finding a swimsuit if you have not chosen reconstruction after breast cancer can be a challenge, but there are many ways to find what best works for you.
Cancer, COVID-19 and the Choices We Make
When it comes to both COVID-19 precautions and life with cancer, I feel like I have to sacrifice some privacy to gain understanding from the people around me.
Patients With Cancer Are Savvier Than Ever Before
Patients with cancer have so many resources available to them to learn about their disease as well as their treatment options, explained a research nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Emergency Moves to Help Respond to Cancer Triggers
The cancer experience is far from over when scans turn up clear. Here’s how I deal with triggering reminders of the disease.
The Role of Willpower in Battling Cancer
My dad was always strong willed, and I think that helped him face aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Patrick Dempsey Notes Mental Health in Cancer Care Has ‘Changed Tremendously’ Over Past 2 Decades
Mental wellbeing is more of a focus than ever before in cancer care, and while treatments continue to get better, there is still a long road ahead, according to Patrick Dempsey.
Certain Patients May Be at Higher Risk of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment, Stress, Anxiety
Unrelieved stress may play a part in causing cancer-related cognitive impairment and anxiety, though more research is needed.
I Had No Clue My Cancer Would Be So Hard on My Kid
Nobody prepared me for the hardest part of my cancer experience — the toll it would have on my 6-year-old son.
Post-Chemo Fatigue is Nothing Like Your Typical Tiredness, It Can Stop You Dead in Your Tracks
I can’t plan anything without planning time to rest. I literally have to schedule my whole day around when I can lie down to nap.