CURE's Top 5 Stories: August 2018

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for August 2018.

5. How Friendships Can Help You Through Cancer

One of the healing aspects we tend to forget or downplay on our cancer journey is the value of support from friends, as Jane Biehl discusses in her recent article.

4. Knitted Prostheses Provide Comfort and Community for Women with Breast Cancer

While some women find traditional breast forms to be hot, heavy and uncomfortable, Knitted Knockers offer an alternative. Learn more about them in this story.

3. Working Through Cancer-Related Fatigue

When finding ways to cope with employment and treatment-related fatigue, a customized approach is key, as discussed in this piece from our latest issue.

2. “It’s All Over” and Other Things You Shouldn’t Say to People With Cancer

It is not always easy to know what to say to a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer. In this article, we share some do’s and don'ts that may help. But remember, every person is different.

1. Lifting the Fog on Chemo Brain

In our summer issue’s cover story, we explore the cognitive challenges that arise during the cancer journey, and how researchers aim to learn more about the causes and treatment of ‘chemo brain.’

In related news, why not join the discussion happening on our social channels? Every Friday morning, we share a #CureConnect discussion question on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts about popular topics in the cancer community, like survivorship, advice, parenting with cancer and more. So, join the discussion! Give us a follow to explore some of our past questions and jump into future conversations.

And as always, for links to all of our top stories and more, visit curetoday.com.