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Cancer and PTSD: Coping Strategies That Work
June 16, 2021Being diagnosed with cancer can be a traumatic experience. Many patients have feelings of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness, which can lead to post-traumatic stress. Research shows 1 in 5 people with ca...

Mental Health Matters: PTSD in Cancer Patients and Survivors
May 22, 2020The American Psychiatric Association defines post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as “a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.”...

Cancer Prevention Burnout Is Real. Here’s How to Avoid It
May 15, 2022You already know that cancer treatment is exhaustive. There’s the physical, emotional, and mental toll chemotherapy takes on the body, not to mention its toll on your family and relationships. B...

Dealing with both Cancer Patients and Victims of Abuse
March 15, 2022In recognition of Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, and Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Month, we think about those victims of sexual—be it physical or emotional. In a previous blog a...

7 Ways to Stay Young After Cancer Treatment
August 23, 2021Chemotherapy, radiation exposure, and other conventional cancer treatments contribute to aging at a genetic and cellular level, prompting human DNA to begin unraveling and cells to die sooner than nor...

7 Steps to Move Forward in Life After Cancer
August 16, 2021Finishing your cancer treatment is a significant milestone, as it marks the end of a difficult time in life. It’s also the beginning of a fresh new chapter, which, in some cases, can be challeng...

How to Thrive After Cancer (A Survivor’s To-Do List)
June 20, 2021Surviving cancer is worthy of praise and applause because you did it! You beat cancer, one of the most life-threatening diseases in the world. As a cancer survivor, your next step is to thrive. Simply...

17 Reasons for Cancer Patients to Laugh More
March 1, 2021As children, our carefree lives allowed us to laugh dozens of times a day. Now that we’re adults, life is more serious and complicated, causing most of us to forget about the importance of laugh...

Cancer Patients Can Eat Chocolate, Says Experts
January 11, 2021Chocolate may be beneficial to cancer patients, according to some studies. Throughout the year — especially during Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas — stores are filling their shelves w...

7 Quarantine Survival Tips for Your Mental Health
April 6, 2020The World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reiterated time and time again that quarantining yourself at home plays a significant role in preventing t...