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How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
Published on: September 27, 2024
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
Why We Screen for Some Cancers and Not Others
Published on: November 1, 2023
Screening tests are powerful tools in helping find cancer early or even preventing it. But they aren’t perfect. Find out what’s behind guidelines that tell us what screening tests to get and when.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Published on: December 8, 2020
Mourning someone you were close to can seem even tougher during the holidays, and more so during a pandemic. We have some suggestions that may help you cope during this especially difficult time.
What You Should Know About Palliative Care
Published on: February 27, 2020
Palliative care is not just for end of life. It helps anyone with a serious illness manage the symptoms and stress of their condition. Learn about pain relief, emotional support, and other types of palliative care.
Could This Be Cancer?
Published on: February 12, 2020
A new mole or lump or a lasting headache is not likely to be cancer, but should be checked out by a doctor to find the cause. Read about the most common cancer warning signs.
Caregiving Before and After Cancer Surgery
Published on: February 6, 2020
Taking care of someone who’s having cancer surgery may involve helping them get ready before the procedure, being their advocate during recovery, and then helping them get back to daily life again.
FAQ: Caregiving During Chemotherapy
Published on: November 13, 2019
Taking care of someone getting chemotherapy can involve helping to make treatment decisions and many other tasks. Knowing what to expect as a caregiver allows you to be helpful while taking care of your own needs too. Learn the basics.
FAQ: Caregiving During Radiation Treatment
Published on: October 18, 2019
It’s normal to have questions about how to help someone getting radiation treatment. Read the answers to some of the more common ones here. For more help call us at 1-800-227-2345.