Psychosocial

Those of us who have suffered often fear what can go wrong with them. But the more we know our bodies, the more we can love them and ourselves.

Gary Rodin, M.D., head of the Department of Supportive Care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, in Toronto, Canada, discusses CALM, an intervention designed to help patients with advanced-stage cancer cope and talk about their concerns.

Every six months, I get an MRI to check for recurrence or growth of my brain tumor. This is one of those times. To prepare for tomorrow, I try to remember not to forgo today.

Although they bring devastation to the whole community hit, catastrophes, such as Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma, introduce a new level of difficulty for patients who are being treated for cancer.

Moving with a health problem comes with the logistical challenge of finding resources in a new place which is a task conquered through patience, kindness and a lot of organization.

After cancer caught me off guard, I tend to wait for the other shoe to drop, even if that means getting scared when positive things come my way.

After a cancer diagnosis, you need to put your feelings first before anyone else's.

Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW, Oncology Psychosocial Support Services Program Coordinator at University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the unique concerns that younger patients with ovarian cancer can face.

For many who have been through the experience, whether you call it a return, recurrence or anything else, it’s something they lay awake at night thinking about, and worrying about.

When the emotions of cancer start to get you down, try taking a chance on talking to a four-legged furry friend.

​Joseph Greer, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Psychology and Research Scientist in the Center for Psychiatric Oncology & Behavioral Sciences at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains a mobile app to help anxiety in patients who have incurable cancer.

The psychotherapty known as CALM has been shown to ease depression and distress in patients with advanced cancer.

I'm hopeful and scared. Why it's OK to feel both at once when you're living with cancer.

A survivor develops a plan for managing anxiety through scan week.

When it rains it pours. These five words can be filled with so much meaning. These five words can be used to describe a lot of happenings in anyone’s life. Trying to avoid the cancer heartache works for a while but when you lift back the current, the fears and anxiety flood in like a heavy rain.

The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published a set of recommendations to better care for patients who are sexual and gender minorities.

Formulating a plan and knowing how to react can help to ease emotions at a difficult time in life.

The NCCN created new free, online resources for patients with cancer who are experiencing distress.

Ed has medical emergency. Did the extra chemo cause it?

Humor can be a valuable healing strategy for patients with cancer and their doctors.