Preventing and managing caregiver burnout
When you are the caregiver for a cancer patient, you play a crucial role in supporting them during cancer treatment. It’s a huge responsibility. And the truth is, at times, it can be a selfless role that leaves you feeling depleted.
So, what can you do to prevent caregiver burnout when caring for a loved one? And how can you manage caregiver burnout once you recognize it? Catherine Powers, Ph.D., and Aimee Christie, Ph.D....
Estate planning checklist: How to start ‘getting your affairs in order’
Many patients come to MD Anderson for a second opinion after being told elsewhere: “Get your affairs in order.”
But what...
How to cope with cancer when you live alone
Finding out you have cancer can cause a whirlwind of emotions. Not to mention, you’ll also need to make important treatment decisions...
8 dos and don’ts for communication during cancer treatment
A cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment provide many opportunities for family members, friends and acquaintances to rally around you.
While this support is crucial for many patients and their families, communicating about treatment while also living through it can be a lot. It can even lead to burnout, says Social Work Counselor Niyati Purohit.
Ahead, Purohit shares dos and don'ts for communicating during cancer, whether...
How to cope with a laryngectomy: 7 tips for before and after the procedure
You may experience a lot of different emotions if you've been told you need a laryngectomy, or the surgical removal of the voice box...
5 changes MD Anderson made to improve the patient and caregiver experience this past year
At MD Anderson, we are committed to exceptional patient care and research each day. That drive to care for patients and their families goes...
Journal prompts for cancer patients and caregivers
Journaling is a helpful way to process events, express emotions and reflect on growth and progress. But journaling can also feel overwhelming...
7 tips for managing internet-related health anxiety
When you have a health-related question, whom do you ask? If you are like me and many of the patients I work with as a psychiatrist, you might...
What is phantom limb pain? 5 questions, answered
Amputation surgeries are sometimes used to treat cancer that affects an extremity, including toes, fingers, legs and arms. When a limb is...
Phobias and cancer treatment: What to know
Cancer is incredibly stressful. Phobias, or intense fears, can add another layer of stress and anxiety to the process – especially when that...