Psychosocial

Words of courage from a friend who knows that "getting through" may not be the point.

It’s no surprise that patients with cancer might become depressed, but now researchers say depression could precede a diagnosis. Here’s what you should know about the link between these two conditions.

Gratitude is my ultimate coping tool for managing my cancer survivorship.

Cancer, like many things in history, can be an unexpected landmark in our lives. With it can come crushing fear. If you feel that, even years after that moment in time, you are not alone.

The story of a Bamba, a Granddaddy, a parachute man and the anticipation to get through another procedure.

It's pretty clear that I have a lot of work ahead of me after years of devastation from cancer, but lately, I'm taking a new approach.

We asked our audience about the impact social media has had on their cancer journey, here's what they had to say.

From NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner leading a recognition service for cancer caregivers during the Super Bowl to Tylenol’s key ingredient possibly being added to California’s proposition 65 list for chemicals that may cause cancer, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

A two-time cancer survivor celebrates and worries about the chemicals in her life.

When all the defenses we put up have fallen you experience "crash and burn", the stage of acceptance that hurts the most but can heal you the best.

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.