Psychosocial

It dawned on me that even when I am going though horrible chemo, I feel better when I can be outside in the summer. I enjoy sitting in a lawn chair out in front and chatting with the neighbors.

There have been studies that suggest if individuals speak poorly to a plant, it does not seem to thrive as well as a plant given positive or constructive feedback.

There are productive ways for cancer survivors to live with the ongoing fear of recurrence.

When the fears and anxiety of cancer haunt you, open a window, walk outside and let nature run its course.

If an oncologist, infusion center nurse or any member of your medical team has asked you a question like that recently, you can thank Dr. Jimmie Holland, a pioneering psychiatrist who died Dec. 24 at the age of 89.

Watching your child go through cancer is difficult, but this mother explained how she stayed hopeful.

Cancer has taught me to be stoic when necessary, needy when appropriate and mindful at all times that the physical body is both fragile and resilient.

Cancer may be a lonely disease, but at the end of the day, we're all in this together.

Breast cancer survivor says let's call a spade a spade: We are afraid our disease will kill us. But, there is help to manage that fear

There are ways to bring a sense of belonging back to your world.

Balancing grief and guilt can be tricky after the death of a loved one, says one cancer survivor.

Ryan Hamner has battled Hodgkin lymphoma four times since the age of 5, and has had some interesting hobbies since - from gardening to metal detecting. But for Hamner, two things stuck: music and creativity.

Sometimes going through cancer makes a person want to scream, and sometimes, it should be OK if they do.

Fear of recurrence is one of the most prominent concerns for patients with cancer, but oncology team interventions may play an important role in helping.

I will relish that calm after the storm when I leave that hospital knowing it didn't break me.

Here's a quick and easy fix for dealing with the many MRI scans that may come with cancer treatment.

Cancer can bring some tough decisions, but it is important to let go of regret.

Two-time cancer survivor discusses why sometimes she still has wine or cocktails.

While recent breakthroughs have led to more treatment options for multiple myeloma, patients are also experiencing new side effects, stressful financial issues and psychological burdens. In turn, recent research found that this increased distress may actually have negative implications for patient outcomes.

A retired oncologist and survivor talks cancer in a digital world.

It's important to make the effort to push past the anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

These findings bring light to a pressing problem in this patient population, and will hopefully pave the way for more awareness and potential change in practices.

What do you want your legacy to be?

What happens when a 20-something finds a cancerous lump in her breast and is told to come back for a mammogram at the age of 40? For one group of CrossFit fanatics, it meant the launch of a nonprofit to raise money and spread awareness about breast cancer.

A professional magician with cancer shares some mindfulness magic.

There are people out there who have never dealt with a devastating loss, yet apparently are experts when it comes to losing a spouse.

Integrating humor into cancer care sparks health benefits for patients and their caregivers.

Learning to combat negativity with positivity can help cancer survivors find ways to cope during stressful situations.

An oncology nurse scientist is studying whether stress can harm cognitive functioning — and how practicing mindfulness might help.

I am not a very outdoorsy person, yet I can use nature to calm my cancer worry brain.