Finding the right therapist for you: 3 tips from our experts
If you’ve been struggling with depression, anxiety or stress, you may already know that you need a professional to help you cope with your issues. But how do you go about finding a good therapist? And, how can you tell if one is right for you?
Clinical psychologist Catherine Powers, Ph.D., and psychiatrist Erica Taylor, M.D., explored this topic during a recent episode of our Cancerwise podcast. Here are three tips that they shared...
A passion for personalized medicine and lung cancer care
As a lung cancer oncologist, Eric Singhi, M.D., often tells patients, “We don’t just treat cancer. We treat your cancer.”
So much of...
What does a clinical ethicist do? Learn about their role in patient care
When you think of your care team, doctors and nurses might be the first people that come to mind. And while these clinicians are essential...
What is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
How do you find renewed purpose in life when a cancer diagnosis, its symptoms or treatment has fundamentally altered the way you live?
How do you reclaim your sense of self when you can no longer enjoy the things you used to do, spend time with others, or pursue a profession in quite the same way as before?
How do you thrive when you’re dealing with chronic pain, depression or even self-consciousness about changes in your...
The sandwich generation: Tips for juggling parenting and an aging parent’s cancer diagnosis
The term “sandwich generation” describes people who are raising their children while also caring for their aging parents.
Juggling...
Clinical psychologist: 7 ways to reduce excessive screen time
Spending too much time looking at your phone, tablet or laptop? You’re not alone. Excessive screen time is a problem for many of us. But for...
How art is shaping the patient experience at UT MD Anderson
A beige countryside. A winding stream. A field punctuated by a grazing cow.
Jennifer Finkel, Ph.D., knows that the artwork traditionally...
How to manage body image concerns after breast cancer surgery
Losing a breast due to cancer treatment can mean different things to different people. It all depends on where you are in your life and how...
Advance care planning: What patients and caregivers should know
Advance care planning can seem daunting, but it’s a necessary process to make sure that your health care preferences are honored if you become...
A dream realized: Building attendant helps other families touched by cancer
Aurora Calderon was 12 years old and living with her family in Mexico when her sister was diagnosed with leukemia. Her mother had dreamed...