Psychosocial

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.

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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.

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.

Those people who may seem like a burden while you navigate the new normal that is life with cancer may be the very people who support you through this journey. For the caregivers out there: try to maintain your autonomy.

Former NFL player Rolf Benirschke spoke to CURE® about his life-changing diagnosis and offers advice and encouragement to patients coping with a diagnosis of any kind.

As I have gone through this cancer journey, I have realized that people don’t know what to say or do when a loved one has cancer. I can speak out on my firsthand experiences and offer some advice.

Music can help people tolerate and distract from emotional and physiological pain while going through cancer treatments and scans.

Breast cancer links to weight, diet and exercise are all over the news, but remember this: You are not to blame.

Don't sweat the small stuff, but don't miss those simple moments either.

It is difficult to be patient, but cancer is a powerful teacher.

Studies show that the social stigma can actually affect a patient’s level of care and lead to worse health outcomes.

Developing the skill of listening takes practice and for those with cancer, it's important to be heard. In this post, learn how one survivor helped others learn how to listen.

These weekly recipes, created by oncology dieticians from the John Theurer Cancer Center, offer benefits to those living with cancer and going through treatment.

Creating more personal time tops the list of goals many people want to accomplish. With work time, partner or family time and social time all demanding our attention, we are constantly juggling our day-to-day responsibilities. “Me-time” allows us to de-stress, unwind and rejuvenate. Taking time for yourself allows you to renew, heal and create reserves of energy and peace.

Cancer can bring about post-traumatic stress disorder that can linger for many years in both survivors of childhood cancer and their parents.

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care what race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or even age you are. It takes no prisoners. And it certainly did not take me. I continue to remain resilient despite what I’ve been through and despite what still may be on the horizon.

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for June 2019.

It’s easy for a person with breast cancer to feel overwhelmed by the many thoughts that enter the mind each day but there are techniques that can prove helpful. One survivor shares some of her own helpful tips.

Techniques, such as stop, shift and stabilize, may help cancer survivors avoid stressful exchanges with coworkers, according to one expert.