Taking care of a loved one with cancer can be hard, no matter your relationship. For adult children of cancer patients, the changing role from child to caregiver can bring a unique set of challenges.
A cancer diagnosis may be the first time your parent needs so much help from you. This shift in roles can take some getting used to. “Remember your parent is still an individual,” says Vinh Nguyen, M.D.
He shares four...
Cancer can bring a wide range of emotions for patients, both after a diagnosis and during treatment. Coping with side effects and a changing...
Thousands of patients ages 15 to 39 receive cancer treatment at MD Anderson each year, but a cancer diagnosis can feel especially lonely for...
When you want to know what to expect from cancer treatment, it can help to talk to someone who has gone through it. Each patient’s experience is unique, but hearing from others can help you feel prepared. This information can help determine what questions to ask your care team and give you insight into how to answer questions from friends and family.
Recently, we asked our Facebook community to share their best advice for patients...
A bag of simple peppermint candies can provide welcome relief from the nausea that sometimes accompanies chemotherapy. And a tube of high-quality...
Arik Mayer had just graduated from high school and was eagerly anticipating his new life as a college student. But during his first year at...
Last updated Sept. 21, 2022
A cancer diagnosis brings many challenges. But from physical and emotional changes, to scheduling ...
Betsy Lucas was five months pregnant when a curious dime-sized lump arose on her neck.
Her family doctor thought it was likely an inflamed...
The test results are back. You’ve talked to the doctor and learned you have cancer.
Whether it’s your first cancer diagnosis or your...
Jenn Myers was scrolling through Facebook while waiting for her chemotherapy session to start last April when a post caught her attention....