Psychosocial

"Having lived through dangerous hurricanes and cancer treatments, sometimes even simultaneously, I have witnessed firsthand the devastation that is left in the wakes of both of these traumatic events and see many parallels between the two that those who have not experienced cancer might miss."

"It would be hard to be a family member of someone with cancer without worrying, but what does it mean to worry, and does our worrying mean we are coping?"

Cancer brain fog, or chemo brain, interferes with daily life for many patients. Help can take the form of mental or physical exercise.

This two-time, nine-year cancer survivor is grateful for her therapist.

Cancer survivors become experts at counting their blessings!

"It seems natural to connect with one person when receiving care from a team of people. For me, that person was LeSandra Bertch."

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say, especially when cancer is involved.

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

This one-stop shop offers patients pain-management strategies, emotional support, nutritional guidance and more.

From the beginning of a cancer diagnosis through recovery, one onoclogy nurse showed the impact one person can make.

We asked our social media audience: How do you overcome the fear that comes with cancer? Here are some of their inspiring, uplifting and surprising responses.

Given the hardships cancer can have on an individual and their loved ones, support groups can be a useful tool in navigating the new normal.

A survivor makes some suggestions on how to approach people battling a loss or serious illness.

A survivor discusses the decision to either accept each stage of the cancer journey or fight it with gusto.

Nominating Kelley is my way of thanking her from the bottom of my heart for all she did and continues to do, not only for me but for so many other cancer patients and families.

Here are four keys to surviving the ordeal – especially for partners and caregivers.

Longer-term cancer survivor shares strategies to cope with the appointments, tests, and results that always seem to be looming on the horizon.

“It takes a special kind of person to be an oncology nurse,” wrote Donna Hornbuckle in her nomination essay of Julie Burris, RN for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award. "She gives the gift of time to every patient."

As a cancer survivor, there are times when you're consumed by guilt. Why did you make it to remission when others have lost their cancer battle?

After a cancer diagnosis, a person's identity may change. Often, one may choose to identify with familiar cancer terminology such as "patient," "survivor," or even "victim." These identities can form a lasting positive or negative impact on a person's life.

Those of us who live with cancer don't just hope for the good reports, clear scans or positive lab results.

Is it possible to be addicted to the anxiety cancer brings? I have been living with that addiction for years but have three ways to combat an anxiety addiction.

The merging of MyLifeLine.org with Cancer Support Community facilitates more comprehensive social and emotional support for patients and caregivers affected by cancer.

A beloved tradition at a local hospital disappears.

The legendary broadcast journalist Katie Couric sat down with CURE® to discuss her advocacy work in increasing cancer awareness with Stand Up To Cancer.

One advocacy organization looks beyond just the medical needs of patients to offer support to the "whole patient."

Through volunteer work and participating in the “Road to Recovery” program as a driver with the American Cancer Society, one survivor found the perfect outlet to cope with the emotional side of healing after chemo treatments.

After a cancer diagnosis, it's common for a person to be presented with many choices regarding health care. As each choice is presented, the person with cancer must make decisions based on the information received. Not all choices are beneficial and should be weighed carefully. Each person has a right to do cancer the way he or she sees fit.

An online ad prompted one survivor to reflect upon the question, "Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?" At least one aspect of being an astronaut would be better than adapting to life after cancer: a debriefing is provided at the conclusion of the voyage.