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The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice: Palliative Care in Latin America

by Michael McNeil April 14, 2022

Doctors 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?

by Sarah Daniels April 4, 2022

Family 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

by María Angélica Tejada Lorenzo September 28, 2021

When María reflects on her story with childhood cancer, she is reminded about how the sun always shines after the storm.

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Workplace Protections May Help Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors

Keep Up the Good Work: How the ADA’s Workplace Protections May Help Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors

by Shelly Rosenfeld May 5, 2021

If 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 Meaningful, Interesting Way for Teens, Young Adults to Pass Time at Hospital During Cancer Treatment

Podcasts Are a Meaningful, Interesting Way for Teens, Young Adults to Pass Time at a Hospital During Cancer Treatment

by Sarah Daniels March 24, 2021

Whether 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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National Sleep Awareness Week

Help Your Child or Teen Sleep Well During Cancer Treatment

by Valerie Crabtree, PhD March 15, 2021

Sleep 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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