Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Brittany Maynard made the decision to take her own life and made a video explaining why.
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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.
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.
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.
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No child should suffer depression and anxiety without help, seek professional help for you and your child and here’s some resources for educating yourself along the way:
Marc Silver, breast cancer caregiver and author of the book, Breast Cancer Husband, discusses his fears and concerns after his wife completed breast cancer treatment.
Breast cancer husband, James Coffee, talks about how he felt after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Vice talks to three cancer patients and survivors to get a better understanding for how to treat people with the illness.
You're not alone! Cancer and Careers is here to provide working people with cancer the support, coaching, advice and resources you'll need as you fight cancer. We offer career coaching/counseling, personal stories from other survivors, legal advice and so much more.