Psychosocial

"Scanxiety" is common in people with cancer, but is particularly prevalent in those with lung cancer, according to a recent survey.

When I look in the mirror, I see that I am the byproduct of multiple surgeries. Sometimes, I feel as if I look like shark bait.

A little smiling action, as opposed to frowning or grimacing, might just help combat the cancer fears and maybe even make you feel a bt better, too.

Words matter when you talk about cancer.

Can cancer actually lift an individual out of the "rabbit hole" of despair?

This Laughter Yoga teacher explains the power of the breath in our health and healing.

In a recent survey, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver found a variety of predictors that affect caregiver burden, and how psychological resilience and future interventions can help.

I'm learning to expect scanxiety, and that helped keep it at bay.

Five techniques to help you when "wait and see" is the only option

Four ways of helping cancer survivors deal with anxiety and depression.

Fear of cancer recurrence is a common issues survivors face. The struggle is real to keep it in its proper place. Read how one survivor sees the struggle.

While getting old and being ill can both cause a person to slow down, they are not the same thing.

In this episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with colorectal cancer survivor Danielle Ripley-Burgess and childhood development specialist Leslie Welch about how parents or caregivers facing a cancer diagnosis can have discussions with children of any age about cancer.

A male breast cancer survivor shares his most important tip.

The survey contained questions on a range of issues they may have experienced, including pain, fatigue, as well as issues with sexual function, body image and finances. Researchers then looked at the anxiety and depression associated with those issues, and talked with patients about what they thought might be causing those problems.

Recognize birthdays, but most importantly, keep hope, says a breast cancer and melanoma survivor.

A cancer veteran lists ten things that ought to be a part of this nation's public health education.

After being diagnosed, my first inclination was to to go to my bedroom, put my head under the covers and ignore the world. Fiends kept calling me and I ignored the calls. Finally, I answered the telephone in frustration.

Mobile apps may help teens and young adults stick with their medication schedules, a nurse scientist finds.

Fueled by the tragic loss of their son, Tony and his wife Vicky Martell built the foundation by working closely with their passionate friends in the music industry to continue his legacy and expand the foundation’s fundraising initiatives every year.

Sometimes breast cancer warriors need subtle reminders of their courageous fight. One survivor received that message from a coffee mug.

It can feel like you're running out of time to get it right, says this patient with metastatic breast cancer.

Once you have experienced cancer, you can take those learnings and help others when trauma hits in their lives.

How much is there to look forward to? Breast cancer survivor reflects on her mom's breast care treatment choices.

For those affected by cancer, dedicated camps and retreats provide opportunities to not only forge friendships but also reinforce inner strength.

Discussing changes in mental health can normalize this part of the healing process.

The findings of a new study show that women with young children have concerns that affect emotional well-being.

Many people seem programmed to think negatively, but we need to change that.