6 tips for getting organized during cancer treatment
When you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, organization can fall to the bottom of your to-do list.
But getting organized during cancer treatment is about more than just tidying up or creating aesthetically pleasing spaces; it’s about creating systems that make every day just a bit easier.
“It's really to track your treatment and to make sure that you’re on the same page with your care team and that you're getting...
My metastatic breast cancer recurrence: "You first" and other lessons
I was doing what I do every day: advocating for breast cancer survivors through various social and traditional media outlets. I advocate,...
Love, interrupted: How mantle cell lymphoma affected a 30-year reunion
Steve and I dated when we were in our 20s. We always had a great time together, but I was completely surprised when he asked me to marry him...
3 nutrition tips for cancer caregivers
As a cancer caregiver, you face unique challenges. The loved one you're nurturing often requires your time, energy and attention, making it hard to focus on your health and wellness.
But an unhealthy caregiver could do more harm than good. Your loved one needs you to stay in fighting shape, so you can provide the care he or she needs. Plus, maintaining a healthy diet and weight helps lower your cancer risks.
Not...
Oncology nurse: How my family's cancer journey changed me
My mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, just four years after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
This year her breast...
Lung cancer survivor reflects on “a whole new life”
Reba Kennedy had her first and second lung cancer surgically removed by doctors in her hometown of Knoxville, Tenn., in1997 and 1999, respectively...
CLL patient experiences "life the way it's supposed to be"
Marion Meyer was told she had just three years to live when doctors diagnosed her with an aggressive form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia...
After AML, survivor continues to be a channel of blessings
Eight years after undergoing treatment for a Hodgkin's disease recurrence, Kenneth Woo was just about to graduate from his oncologist's care...
Ovarian cancer survivor offers hope for new patients
Betty White helped doctors catch her ovarian cancer in its earliest stages by being her own best advocate.
She first went...
Thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment: What you should know
Thyroid cancer is the number one fastest rising cancer in women. Although it accounts for about 1% of all cancers, it is becoming much more...