Psychosocial

"Getting on" with life after a spouse dies is not easy. Forgiving cancer for its domino effect is even harder.

Life-saving medical care can leave scars that don't show on the outside, but last a lifetime.

Some cancer survivors are good at getting on with life. Some of us remain timid about the prospect of life, even when a prognosis is good. A new year is a good time to try harder to seize the day, whatever the future is likely to bring.

Throughout our cancer journey there will be many losses. There will also be some gifts. Focusing on the gifts in times of sadness may help us process pain.

One caregiver grapples with the consequences of her sister's terminal cancer diagnosis.

A cancer caregiver reflects on a time when all seemed lost.

Remission may put an end to the disease, but it does not always stop the feeling of being lost.

Christmas can be a real challenge when going through cancer. Aside from the financial burden that may limit the number of boxes under the tree, the emotional burden can dampen what is usually a happy and cheerful time of year.

My sister was told about hair loss many times at the beginning of treatment, but the magnitude of being bald didn't hit her until the hair started coming out.

While patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) tend to have long life expectancies, with many prescribed to a “watch-and-wait” approach, a recent study by the Cancer Support Community (CSC) found that more than half of patients living with the disease reported that having CLL affects their viewpoints regarding their life expectancy.

Not all employees with cancer get paid leave, but those who did saw better health and financial outcomes.

Of course, there was sadness, but more than anything there was appreciation for my own life and the people close to me. I feel gratitude for still being here, having an excellent quality of life and for the warning cancer gives.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivor shares coping strategies for the holidays.

How often do you pause for reflection?

Our cultural tendency to try to draw bright lines when it comes to the cost of health care relies on hindsight to criticize doctors for their lack of foresight. But it is only hindsight, as we all know, that is 20/20.

Cancer-free but at risk, one previvor felt guilty for receiving medical attention.

Should I be planning big, celebratory trips or my funeral? My fears may not be rational, but they're real.

Join us today, Dec. 19, for our year-end #CureConnect tweet chat, where we will be diving into what our readers saw as the most important updates of the year. Maybe people were intrigued by the correlation between viruses and cancer, or maybe improving cancer survivorship was key this year.

A free online pilot program helps people with cancer and their partners work through sexual health and fertility obstacles.

While the holidays can sometimes be a challenging time, there are always gifts to be found.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivor shares ways to cope with fear of recurrence and cancer worries.

Statements to live by in making this time of year a little easier.

To raise awareness for the striking effects the disease has on women, the LCRF recently launched two campaigns.

The best gift for those living with cancer during the holidays is the freedom to cope by changing traditions and acknowledging emotions.

When it comes to cancer research, the Internet can be used for good or bad.

I certainly am not like some people who try to present the perfect façade of their lives, but I do not want to be a downer, either.

From diagnosis to remission, my sister had cancer for nearly three years. Because of that, the cancer dates that mark my calendar are plentiful. I can recall most of them from memory without a second glance. While I was recently going through my old planners, I noticed just how many dates are filled with notations of cancer.

The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation is dedicated to addressing the psychological needs of children and families with childhood cancer. It also aims to educate health care providers about potential psychosocial effects of a diagnosis.

The disease is both physically and emotionally taxing. Now, a new study finds that more than 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer suffer from PTSD. Some even experience symptoms years later.