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Caregiving With Confidence
Preserving DignityCaregivers can help ensure loved ones feel valued and respected.
by Karen J. Bannan
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Healthy Habits
Exercising at HomeMost cancer survivors can find a way to work out safely, even during the pandemic.
by Tara Santora
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Sound Advice
Spring 2021vol 11 | issue 01
Maintaining relationships through cancer, feeling unappreciated as a caregiver, and finding information that's relevant to young people with cancer. -
Cancer Did Not Cancel Our Plans
After her husband’s diagnosis with metastatic cancer, Miriam Díaz-Gilbert made it her goal to keep him moving.
by Miriam Díaz-Gilbert
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Living Beyond a Diagnosis
Judy Pearson was surprised by the demands of cancer survivorship. Here, she offers tips on how to look at life after cancer.
by Judy Pearson
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On Being Asked Not to Tell: Hiding Illness From Loved Ones
Keeping her grandfather's cancer a secret from him felt counterintuitive to Tina Chai as a teen, but conversations with other Chinese Americans helped her understand the reasons Chinese physicians and families may practice cancer nondisclosure.
by Tina Chai
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When Young Adults Need Care
For adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.
by Carly Flumer
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Roadblocks to Care
Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.
by Anna Goshua
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Getting Serious About Depression
Cancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don't know help is available.
by Cameron Walker
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Healthy Habits
Health NutsEating tree nuts may decrease cancer risk, especially for cancers of the digestive system.
by Tara Santora
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose