Psychosocial

We asked our social media audience: How do you overcome the fear that comes with cancer? Here are some of their inspiring, uplifting and surprising responses.

Given the hardships cancer can have on an individual and their loved ones, support groups can be a useful tool in navigating the new normal.

A survivor makes some suggestions on how to approach people battling a loss or serious illness.

A survivor discusses the decision to either accept each stage of the cancer journey or fight it with gusto.

Nominating Kelley is my way of thanking her from the bottom of my heart for all she did and continues to do, not only for me but for so many other cancer patients and families.

Here are four keys to surviving the ordeal – especially for partners and caregivers.

Longer-term cancer survivor shares strategies to cope with the appointments, tests, and results that always seem to be looming on the horizon.

“It takes a special kind of person to be an oncology nurse,” wrote Donna Hornbuckle in her nomination essay of Julie Burris, RN for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award. "She gives the gift of time to every patient."

As a cancer survivor, there are times when you're consumed by guilt. Why did you make it to remission when others have lost their cancer battle?

After a cancer diagnosis, a person's identity may change. Often, one may choose to identify with familiar cancer terminology such as "patient," "survivor," or even "victim." These identities can form a lasting positive or negative impact on a person's life.

Those of us who live with cancer don't just hope for the good reports, clear scans or positive lab results.

Is it possible to be addicted to the anxiety cancer brings? I have been living with that addiction for years but have three ways to combat an anxiety addiction.

The merging of MyLifeLine.org with Cancer Support Community facilitates more comprehensive social and emotional support for patients and caregivers affected by cancer.

A beloved tradition at a local hospital disappears.

The legendary broadcast journalist Katie Couric sat down with CURE® to discuss her advocacy work in increasing cancer awareness with Stand Up To Cancer.

One advocacy organization looks beyond just the medical needs of patients to offer support to the "whole patient."

Through volunteer work and participating in the “Road to Recovery” program as a driver with the American Cancer Society, one survivor found the perfect outlet to cope with the emotional side of healing after chemo treatments.

After a cancer diagnosis, it's common for a person to be presented with many choices regarding health care. As each choice is presented, the person with cancer must make decisions based on the information received. Not all choices are beneficial and should be weighed carefully. Each person has a right to do cancer the way he or she sees fit.

An online ad prompted one survivor to reflect upon the question, "Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?" At least one aspect of being an astronaut would be better than adapting to life after cancer: a debriefing is provided at the conclusion of the voyage.

A cancer survivor tells readers how we can warm people up with a small spark even when we do not feel well.

This longer-term two-time cancer survivor admits that if she could do it over again, she would spend less of her life letting worry sit in the driver's seat.

How a dog provides unconditional love, comfort and life lessons in caring for this patient with stage 4 cancer.

Time is a relevant way of recording events during one's cancer journey but it's important to keep a proper perspective.

Save the date! We invite you to join CURE for our next monthly #CureConnect Tweet Chat on Thursday, July 25, at 1 p.m. EST, when we plan on discussing the effects of cancer.

Yes, some days are harder than others, even though my strength has been depleted, my courage has been renewed.

There are times in our cancer journey – and in life – when we want to “freeze time.” I am only in temporary remission, and eventually will have to go back on chemo again. This time it will likely be a new one with unknown consequences.

Patients and caregivers can now have crucial information regarding medical devices sent directly to their smartphone.

CURE magazine and other resources helped one survivor navigate diagnosis and beyond.

By introducing TV and film writers to patients and experts in the cancer community, the Science & Entertainment Exchange is changing the stereotypical ‘hopeless story of cancer.’

A two-time cancer survivor suggests what life after mid-life can be, even for cancer survivors.