Survivorship
Patients Share Cancer ‘Life Hacks’ They Learned During Treatment
We asked our audience what life hacks they learned to make cancer treatment a bit easier. Here’s what they had to say.
The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo
While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.
The Inequity of Cancer Survival
I’ve learned that “survivor’s guilt” can be another symptom of our disease.
Surviving Four Cancer Diagnoses
I didn’t expect to be diagnosed with cancer, never mind end up with four diagnoses over the years. Here is what I learned along the way.
Unintended Weight Loss May Be the First Sign of Cancer
For patients with a history of cancer or who are genetically predisposed to it — as well as the general population — unintended weight loss may be the first sign of the disease, research showed.
Hair: A Bold, Bald Statement During Cancer
I lost my hair during cancer treatment, but now that it’s growing back, I no longer obviously look like a patient.
Mothering a Child in Cancer Survivorship
As a mom, I have the “worry gene,” though it got much worse when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer.
When the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Becomes Detrimental to Health
For the past nine years, I’ve struggled with waves of overwhelming fear of cancer recurrence. I knew I had an issue, but until recently, wasn’t aware of how much fear was affecting my life.
I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends
I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.
The ‘Toxicity of Cancer’ Includes Lifetime Economic, Non-Financial Costs in AYAs
The costs related to a cancer diagnosis go beyond treatment, reflecting the altered participation in the workforce for adolescents and young adults.