A Season of Support: Holiday Tips for Cancer Patients, Caregivers, and Survivors
The holidays are here! With Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and the end of the year only days away, now is the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and share support with loved ones who are facing health challenges, caring for others, or on a path to healing. Wherever you are over the next couple of weeks, these […]
Keeping It Real This Holiday: Cancer, Boundaries, and Staying Safe
The holiday season is a meaningful time to reconnect with family and friends, and while it often brings its own set of challenges with family dynamics and busy schedules, for those facing cancer, these challenges can be even more complex. Whether you’re in the middle of treatment or adjusting to life after a diagnosis, here […]
Survivorship: Don’t Ever Tell Me to Carpe this Diem!
There are few phrases I hate more than “Carpe Diem.” When I was diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, a well-meaning, kind family friend gave me a T-shirt with some artistic stick figures dancing in front of what I can best describe as an abstract, stained-glass-ish sunny forest with the words “Carpe Diem” plastered across […]
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Guidelines for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers
As we embrace the fall season, it’s important to remember that this time of year presents a stressful set of challenges for cancer patients, survivors, and their immediate and extended communities. With flu and high COVID season in full swing, the question of how best to protect patients and survivors with weakened immune systems looms […]
6 Questions to Ask Your Oncologist About Your Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions can help you gain clarity and take control of your treatment journey. Here are six essential questions to ask your doctor that can guide you through understanding your diagnosis, exploring treatment options, and finding the best support for your specific needs. 1. What […]