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Social Media Can Help Caregivers and Patients Feel Less Alone During the Cancer Journey

October 17th 2021

By Kim Johnson

A woman who was the primary caregiver for her sister with cancer writes about how she regrets not utilizing social media to share updates throughout the treatment journey.

When Cancer Becomes a Liability in the Relationship

October 15th 2021

By Jessica Bolz

What do you do when cancer begins to drive a wedge between you and your partner? “I always feel it could cause the end of my relationship because I’m too much,” writes one survivor.

Living With Lynch Syndrome Prepared Me for Anxiety and Loss During COVID-19

October 7th 2021

By Georgia Hurst

A woman explains how living with Lynch syndrome prepared her for the anxiety felt during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses a painful loss she experienced.

A Cancer Fighter's Reminder That the Universe Isn't All Bad

October 4th 2021

By Steve Rubin

Experiencing the trauma of cancer can make you feel like the universe is working against you. One cancer survivor explains the series of events that changed his outlook.

Cancer Survivors Need Friends Who Understand Our Cancer Journey

September 14th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

A woman with metastatic breast cancer describes a fulfilling experience of meeting another survivor who has lived a similar cancer journey, and the unique lasting connection it can create.

Cancer and Friendship

August 25th 2021

By Rick Siefke

A retired oncology social worker offers several tips on supporting a friend who has cancer, as well as ways to ask for support as a patient with cancer.

Fear of Disease Progression Can Be ‘Debilitating’ For Some Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors

August 17th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

While it is normal for parents of childhood cancer survivors to experience anxiety and depression related to the fear of disease progression, parents are encouraged to seek help to ensure that the fear or progression doesn’t lead to debilitating consequences, according to an expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

LGBTQ Cancer Survivors Report Lack of Social Support and Resources

August 12th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Cancer survivors who identify as LGBTQ reported a lack of access to tailored resources and support groups and fear of discrimination.

Cancer Care in LGBTQ Patients: Where We Are and What We Need

August 9th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

More people are aware of the disparities LGBTQ patients face, but prohibitive legislature could be moving the needle backward when it comes to equality in care.

Adolescents With Cancer Get Psychosocial Support From Healthy Peers in Innovative Program

July 27th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Assigning healthy classmates to accompany patients with cancer in their peer group to hospital visits had a positive impact on the patients’ social and emotional wellbeing.

Revealing a Cancer Diagnosis in the Workplace: To Tell or Not to Tell?

July 21st 2021

By Brielle Benyon

There is no right decision on if – or how – to reveal a cancer diagnosis in the workplace.

Pet Companionship During the Cancer Journey

July 16th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Having a pet to care for may motivate patients to exercise and be positive when undergoing cancer treatment.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors May Be Hesitant About the COVID-19 Vaccine

July 12th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

More than one third of adults and adolescents who were diagnosed with cancer between ages 15 and 39 were hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, despite being an at-risk group.

Skin Cancer Can Impact Emotional Well-Being

July 10th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Skin cancer can have detrimental effects on not only a patient’s physical health, but their emotional and mental health as well, according to an expert at the CURE® Educated Patient® Skin Cancer Summit.

Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s Origin

June 29th 2021

By Mike Hennessy, Sr.

We may never know what triggered the global pandemic that has claimed more than 3.8 million lives. And we won’t know the long-term effects until enough time has elapsed. What we do know for certain is that the incredible strength and collaboration of the scientific community have allowed us to regain some semblance of normalcy.

How Do Cancer Survivors Tiptoe into the World Again?

June 23rd 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains how she is approaching her reentry into the world after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

People Share Some of The Most Meaningful Things Others Have Said to Them During Their Cancer Journey

June 21st 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what was the most meaningful thing someone has said to them during their cancer journey. Here’s what they shared.

Empowering People to Navigate Their ‘Cancer Road Map’

June 4th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

It is important to help people feel more confident as they face many decisions during their cancer journey and provide them with resources to show them that they don’t have to face the disease alone.

Significant Number of Oncology Patients May Be Experiencing Loneliness and Symptom Burden Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

June 2nd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Patients with cancer experienced higher levels of loneliness, isolation and symptom burden due to social distancing procedures for COVID-19, according to a recent study.

People Share Some Surprising Things That Changed in Their Lives After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis

June 1st 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what was the most surprising thing that changed in their life since receiving a cancer diagnosis. Here’s what they shared.

Physical and Mental Care of Patients is Meaningful During Cancer Treatment

May 28th 2021

By Mylin Torres, MD

A doctor from the department of radiation oncology at Emory’s Clifton Campus describes a nurse at her institution who goes “above and beyond” her call of duty by training her colleagues and making her patients feel comfortable.

Here Are Some Surprising, Non-Treatment-Related Costs People Have Incurred During Their Cancer Journey

May 24th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what unexpected, non-treatment-related costs they incurred during their cancer journey. Here’s what they shared.

The Double Whammy of Cancer and COVID-19 on Mental Health

May 20th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Dr. William Breitbart, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health within the cancer community and what people can do to manage this extra strain.

Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Risk for Multiple Cancer-Related Worries, Even Decades After Treatment Has Ended

May 19th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Long-term survivors of childhood cancer may have increased risks of cancer-related worries, which may be associated with higher levels of substance use, health care utilization and lower rates of physical activity.

Helping a Loved One Cope with Advanced Cancer

May 19th 2021

By Bonnie Annis

When a patient’s cancer care team determines treatment is no longer working, it’s time to make some difficult decisions regarding long-term care, writes one breast cancer survivor. Here, she shares advice on how family members can offer their love and support.

Cancer Is A Thief

May 18th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

A woman with metastatic breast cancer laments the losses she’s faced due to cancer.

Here’s How Pets Have Helped Some Cancer Survivors and Patients During Their Journey with the Disease

May 17th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share how a pet helped them during their experience with cancer. Here’s what they shared.

Opioid Epidemic Negatively Influences Opioid Use for Pain Management in Advanced Cancer

May 12th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

According to a survey of 26 patients with advanced cancer, many reported that the U.S. opioid epidemic impacted their opinions of opioid use for pain management and conversations with their clinician regarding prescriptions.

My Story: In Defense of Grief

May 12th 2021

By Robin Zimmerman

A man who lost his wife to melanoma explains how he channeled his grief into advocacy that led to a change in legislation.

Fox Chase Cancer Center Begins Pilot Program to Strengthen Patient Literacy

May 4th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

The Philadelphia-based cancer center has enrolled patients who receive port insertions in MyCareCompass, a new program that organizes patient information and provides educational content to help patients understand their treatment.

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