Psychosocial

A Cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event for any person, and stress is natural, so we had the chance to see how other patients with cancer have dealt with their diagnosis and its accompanying stress.

Having someone to talk to through the cancer journey is vital, especially when that person is a fellow survivor that can understand the challenges of treatment.

Life with cancer is filled with ups and downs, but how do you deal with the roadblocks that are placed in your way? We recently asked CURE®’s social media audience how they coped with setbacks in their cancer journey. Here are some of their responses.

One breast cancer and melanoma survivor thinks about the long-term impacts of her cancer diagnosis and the silver linings.

One cancer survivor discusses the need to talk to others during and after her treatment, and the healing ability of listening as well.

Thoughts on New Year's resolutions and planning for the years ahead when your future is tied up in uncertainty because of cancer.

Researchers interviewed 24 cancer survivors to discuss the psychosocial aspects of hearing loss and why patients must advocate for themselves with this long-term condition sooner.

Choosing a gift for the person with cancer can be challenging. In this post, survivor Bonnie Annis offers some helpful information by sharing thoughts as she remembers her own past Christmases.

There is plenty of scientific data about the physical challenges patients with cancer endure, but more is needed to address psychosocial issues.

In this week’s “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Michelle Velez, who developed a rare gynecological cancer following a molar pregnancy.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside our Heal Fall 2019 issue.

When asked how they are, patients with cancer often find it simplest to say that they’re fine. Unfortunately, that may be far from the truth.

The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20, but often, individuals who have dealt with cancer express that they would have plenty to say if they could go back and talk to themselves before cancer entered the picture.

During an evening co-hosted by Paula Abdul, the organization fulfilled wishes for four children with cancer and honored a breast cancer survivor and a volunteer.

Cancer coaches make the disease and survivorship more manageable with goal-oriented plans.

Here are some factors to consider when searching for a cancer coach of your own.

Save the date! We invite you to join CURE for our next monthly #CureConnect Tweet Chat on Thursday, October 31, at 1 p.m. EST, when we plan on discussing coping with cancer.