Well-being
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Your Cancer Guide
Have You Been Ghosted?After hearing about your cancer diagnosis, some people will rush in. Others will disappear. Here are some ways to cope.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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The Shadow of ShameFeelings of shame about one’s cancer can hinder treatment and recovery. Overcoming shame is possible but requires work and support.
by Charlotte Huff
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Healthy Habits
Movement MattersResearch suggests aerobic exercise can help ease depression in people with cancer.
by Karen Asp
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Sound Advice
Can cancer treatment damage my bones?Cancer and treatment can accelerate natural bone loss, but diet and medications may help.
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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
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Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Redefining Cancer SurvivorshipAs people with advanced disease live longer, they face physical and mental health side effects. Patient advocates say research and care must focus on their unique needs.
by Thomas Celona
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Researchers Tackle Immune-related Adverse EffectsScientists present data on the risks of immune checkpoint inhibitors so more patients can tap into the treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
