Coping with Cancer
A wide variety of professionals share their knowledge and experience in easy-to-read, relevant articles, and patients, caregivers, and survivors share their strategies for coping with cancer.
Aftershocks
Aftershocks, that’s what I call them. Those sudden, jarring reminders that I’ve twice danced with cancer and lived to tell the tale. Most days, I forget...
On Becoming a Gastrointestinal Cancer Survivor
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are those that arise from the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, anus, and small and large intestines. These cancers are often...
The Power of the Journey
Mary Sand. Seven miles outside of Grand Forks, North Dakota, on I-29 South, is a billboard, advertising a state college, that says “The Power of the...
Put Down That Cigarette and READ THIS
You have cancer. The biopsy and the scan results are back. Some days, you feel like you’re stuck in a bad dream. There are more...
What Happens When You Have a Mental Health Disorder and Are Diagnosed with Cancer
Millions of people in the U.S. live with mental health disorders. These include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, substance addiction, and eating disorders,...
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma and its treatment often cause side effects. In addition to providing treatment to slow, stop, or eliminate the cancer, an important part of...
What’s Chemo Like?
Chris Tueart. After my diagnosis of follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, my doctors suggested a treatment plan that included an initial course of chemotherapy,...
How to Rock Cancer Caregiving
Marlys Johnson. When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer and you’re suddenly thrust into the caregiving role, it can be difficult sometimes to know what...
Laughing with Cancer
Ian Mair. In the fight against cancer, survivors develop coping skills. Some turn to God or spirituality, some to friends, and some to renewed vigor in...
Protect Yourself from Infection
Practicing good hygiene is one of the best methods for preventing infections.Infections are illnesses caused by microorganisms (germs) such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. People...
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
“Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” This well-known slogan from an old television ad highlights the high risk of falling among senior citizens....
Get Up. Get Motivated. Get Active.
As a cancer exercise specialist, I have a very important message for cancer survivors – stay active. Exercise not only can increase your chances of...
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