The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice: Palliative Care in Latin America
April 14, 2022Doctors know the power of palliative care, but are often uncomfortable providing it. With training, they can feel more confident helping patients and families.
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Should I Share My Cancer Diagnosis?
April 4, 2022Family and friends may have questions about your cancer diagnosis, but you can set boundaries on how that information is shared. It is important to feel prepared about when, how, and what to disclose about your cancer experience to others.
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My Childhood Cancer Story
September 28, 2021When María reflects on her story with childhood cancer, she is reminded about how the sun always shines after the storm.
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Keep Up the Good Work: How the ADA’s Workplace Protections May Help Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors
May 5, 2021If you’re a young adult affected by cancer and concerned about its impact on your job, you’re not alone. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other workplace protections may be able to help.
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Podcasts Are a Meaningful, Interesting Way for Teens, Young Adults to Pass Time at a Hospital During Cancer Treatment
March 24, 2021Whether you’re spending time in a waiting area, an infusion room, or in your car commuting to and from the hospital, you deserve to claim every minute of your time in a way that is meaningful and interesting to you. Enter: podcasts.
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Help Your Child or Teen Sleep Well During Cancer Treatment
March 15, 2021Sleep enhances physical and mental health. It affects the brain, heart, lungs. It boosts metabolism, immune function, mood and disease resistance. For kids with cancer, healthy sleep helps their bodies recover from chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.
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