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‘Fun’ and ‘Cancer’ Can Go Together

March 28th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A prostate cancer survivor recalls a time when the cancer center’s staff helped him realize that its OK to have fun while receiving cancer treatment.

Hugs Are Important for Cancer Survivors

March 26th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor yearns for the “touch starvation” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to be over. She writes about how just one hug can make a huge difference for people.

Here’s Who Cancer Survivors and Patients Turn to for Emotional Support During Their Journey

March 15th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share who they have turned to for emotional support during their cancer journey.

Here’s What Cancer Survivors and Patients Don’t Want to Hear From Family and Friends

March 1st 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what they want to hear from family and friends and what they don’t want to hear.

Cancer Survivors, Patients Share Their Favorite Motivational or Inspirational Quote

February 22nd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share their favorite motivational or inspirational quotes. Here's what they had to share.

Fear of Recurrence: Identify Risks, Learn to Cope

February 22nd 2021

By Brielle Benyon

There are certain patient characteristics that are associated with fear of recurrence. However, there are simple steps that survivors can take to cope.

Living with Cancer, Not Dying of It

February 20th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor offers some statistics about the longevity of cancer survivors.

Finding Ways to Manage Helpless Anger

February 17th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver recalls how an unexpected side effect of her daughter’s breast cancer treatment has caused her to experience feelings of helpless anger.

‘Scanxiety’ Can Make Cancer Survivors Irrational and Irritable

February 9th 2021

By Jonathan Little

A penile cancer survivor recalls how he can become irrational and lash out at his loved ones during the days leading up to his next scans. His wish: To be normal again.

Image Visualization Helped Complement My Cancer Treatment

February 1st 2021

By Viney Kirpal

A cancer survivor, who is in her 14th year of remission, recalls how image visualization complemented her cancer treatment and suggests the practice may help others.

4 Tips For Cancer Survivors To Push Through This Virus-Stricken ‘Dark Winter’

January 29th 2021

By Ron Cooper

Here are 4 tips from a fellow cancer survivor on how to push through the dark COVID-19 winter ahead.

Missing Important Cancer Anniversaries and Grieving During COVID-19

January 27th 2021

By Debbie Legault

COVID-19 has robbed us of the physical ways we remember important milestones on the cancer journey and the physical ways we need to mourn.

Blue Note Therapeutics Partners With Several Nonprofits, Advocacy Groups to Deliver Digital Cancer-Related Mental Health Care Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

January 15th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

The digital program, which provides patients with cancer access to cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation therapy, has been accessed by approximately 12,000 people across the United States since it launched in 2020.

Risky Business: Navigating COVID Challenges To Still Find Connection

January 14th 2021

By Steve Rubin

A survivor discusses the challenges of finding connections during COVID-19.

How Have Cancer Survivors, Patients Benefitted From Participating in Support Groups?

January 11th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share if they have participated in support groups, and, if so, how they benefitted from the experience.

Always Waiting to Hear The Words 'My Cancer is Back'

January 10th 2021

By Debbie Legault

A caregiver discusses the challenges of always waiting to hear "the cancer is back."

We Should All Be Fighting For Our Best Possible Lives

January 8th 2021

By Erica Finamore

Life is fleeting, and cancer survivors and caregivers understand that perhaps better than most.

Looking Out For The Light

December 29th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes the dark days we are facing right now and expresses a ray of hope for all.

Spouses of Cancer Survivors Facing Too Many Challenges to Care for Themselves

December 23rd 2020

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer impacts the entire family, and spouses acting as caregivers are experiencing depression and anxiety, without seeking help.

What Are Some of the Best Gifts You Have Received or Given During Cancer Treatment?

December 14th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, in honor of the holiday season, CURE® recently asked its readers to share some of the best gifts they either given or received during their cancer treatment.

Looking to the New Year Is Filled With Concern For Patients and Survivors of Cancer

December 11th 2020

By Bonnie Annis

A recent visit to the doctor helped to put into perspective the concerns I have for the new year and COVID-19, especially for those struggling with breast cancer and its ramifications.

Don’t Look Back in Anger At Cancer

December 9th 2020

By Steve Rubin

Holding onto the anger that a cancer diagnosis provides can be a ruinous exercise, here's how one cancer fighter tries not to look back at his cancer with anger.

Struggling With Eating After Cancer

December 8th 2020

By Shira Zwebner

How surviving cancer reignited my latent eating disorder, and how I handle and look at that struggle now.

5 Holiday Tips for Families with Cancer

December 7th 2020

By Felicia Mitchell

Cancer is something that impacts the entire family and changes how you and your own family may approach the holidays. Here are 5 tips for families with cancer to use during the holiday season.

Cancer Burnout and The December Blues

December 1st 2020

By Khevin Barnes

The holidays are different this year for everyone, but for patients with cancer and cancer survivors, the holidays in 2020 are a unique challenge that presents difficult thoughts to contemplate.

What To Do Next After Finding Out You Have Cancer

November 30th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor shares some ways she coped when confronted with her cancer diagnosis.

4 Tips for Adjusting to Holidays Amid COVID-19 While in Treatment for Cancer

November 26th 2020

By Barbara Tako

Adjusting to the unique holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all while going through treatment for cancer requires extra kindness and willingness to change some habits. Here are 4 tips to do just that.

An Inside Look at the Cancer Experience Registry and Its Findings on Anxiety in the Patient Population

November 23rd 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Anxiety is a natural part of the cancer journey, but if it isn't addressed then it can become a major challenge to treatment and recovery.

Navigating the Psychosocial Effects That Can Outlast Cancer And Its Treatment

November 15th 2020

By Jeannette Moninger

By 2040, experts predict there will be more than 26 million cancer survivors in America. Based on findings from several studies, these survivors can expect to spend large portions of their lives managing the disease’s effect on their physical and mental well-being.

It's OK to Cut Yourself Some Slack When Dealing With Cancer

November 14th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor talks about how to cut yourself some slack during these eventful and troubled times.

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