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“The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone,” says author Suleika Jaouad.
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During cancer treatment, the needs of the patient’s caregiver are often overlooked. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute social worker Nancy DiPerna explains why it’s important for caregivers to minimize stress in their own lives.
People react differently when someone they are close to is diagnosed with cancer. We find that most are very supportive but some people just don't know how to cope and don't know what to say.
Dr. Jessica Hamilton, a psychologist, explains why divorce sometimes happens after a breast cancer diagnosis, how that person can respond and how friends can help.
During her yearlong battle with leukemia, Suleika Jaouad's diagnosis has tested and strengthened the growing relationship with her boyfriend, who stuck by her side throughout her treatments.
Relationships with friends and family are often impacted by the journey with prostate cancer. Participants discuss what was helpful to them in managing healthy relationships with loved ones and friends and how they sought support.
For adults who have been diagnosed and treated for any type of cancer, this video includes information on how cancer survivors can improve their wellness and quality of life in six areas of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, thinking (cognitive) and work.
Families need a game plan not only for coping with a cancer diagnosis, but also for changes that come with cancer survivorship, according to Dr. Vaughn Mankey from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Ron and his wife Linda share their experience of how their relationship changed after Ron was diagnosed with cancer. They discuss how it affected their communication, changed their roles and responsibilities, and how they coped with stress.
Cancer pain can be challenging but there are ways to manage it. Overcoming Cancer Pain covers issues such as talking about pain; the pain scale; keeping a pain diary; when to take medication; dosage; side effects, including depression; and other ways to reduce pain, such as meditation and music.