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Understanding Fatigue in Cancer Treatment and How to Manage It
Understanding fatigue in cancer treatment means recognizing how persistent tiredness during and after therapy is different from regular fatigue and learning what to do about it. Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and cancer...
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays: Support for Patients and Families
Coping with cancer during the holidays can bring a unique mix of emotions, from gratitude and connection to stress and fatigue. For patients and families, navigating treatment or recovery, this time of year may look different, but it can still hold meaning. With the...
Supporting the Supporters: Resources for Cancer Caregivers
Behind every patient is often a caregiver, a spouse, parent, child, or close friend, providing physical, emotional, and logistical support. While cancer care focuses on the patient, caregivers play a vital role in daily life, medical appointments, and long-term...
What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer Risk and Screening
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., largely because it’s often found at a later stage. But the earlier it’s caught, the more treatment options there are. Understanding your personal risk and whether screening is right...
Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Advances in Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat, but increased awareness, earlier diagnosis, and new treatment advances are giving patients more options than ever. Whether you are seeking information for yourself or someone you love, it...
Health Literacy Month: Turning a Cancer Diagnosis into Clarity and Confidence
October is National Health Literacy Month, a reminder that quality cancer care isn’t only about treatments, but also about helping patients truly understand their diagnosis and options. Navigating a cancer diagnosis often involves learning unfamiliar medical terms,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors, Screening, and Advances in Treatment
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and treatment progress against one of the most common cancers affecting women. While breast cancer remains a serious health concern, advances in detection and...
Understanding Ovarian & Uterine Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know
Ovarian and uterine cancer are two of the most common types of gynecologic cancers, and they often don’t receive the attention they deserve. These cancers affect thousands of women each year, which is why we believe it’s important to raise awareness this month about...
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness: What You Should Know
Leukemia and lymphoma awareness helps drive early detection, better treatment outcomes, and vital support for patients and families. As two of the most common types of blood cancer, both conditions affect the body’s ability to fight infection, but with earlier...
What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Symptoms and Screening
Prostate cancer awareness is essential for early detection, effective treatment, and saving lives. It’s the second most common cancer among men in the United States, yet many people know little about the risk factors, signs, and screening guidelines. During Prostate...
Understanding Supportive and Palliative Care: Whole-Person Support During Cancer Treatment
When facing a cancer diagnosis, most people focus on treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or immunotherapy. But another essential part of cancer care often goes underrecognized: supportive and palliative care. These services help manage side effects, ease...
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat: Tips for Cancer Patients
As summer temperatures peak and humidity lingers, cancer patients face unique challenges in the heat. Treatment and recovery can make it harder for the body to regulate temperature, stay hydrated, and avoid complications like heat exhaustion. With a few simple...