Psychosocial
Fear of Disease Progression Can Be ‘Debilitating’ For Some Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors
August 17th 2021While it is normal for parents of childhood cancer survivors to experience anxiety and depression related to the fear of disease progression, parents are encouraged to seek help to ensure that the fear or progression doesn’t lead to debilitating consequences, according to an expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s Origin
June 29th 2021We may never know what triggered the global pandemic that has claimed more than 3.8 million lives. And we won’t know the long-term effects until enough time has elapsed. What we do know for certain is that the incredible strength and collaboration of the scientific community have allowed us to regain some semblance of normalcy.
Physical and Mental Care of Patients is Meaningful During Cancer Treatment
May 28th 2021A doctor from the department of radiation oncology at Emory’s Clifton Campus describes a nurse at her institution who goes “above and beyond” her call of duty by training her colleagues and making her patients feel comfortable.
The Double Whammy of Cancer and COVID-19 on Mental Health
May 20th 2021In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Dr. William Breitbart, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health within the cancer community and what people can do to manage this extra strain.
Helping a Loved One Cope with Advanced Cancer
May 19th 2021When a patient’s cancer care team determines treatment is no longer working, it’s time to make some difficult decisions regarding long-term care, writes one breast cancer survivor. Here, she shares advice on how family members can offer their love and support.
Opioid Epidemic Negatively Influences Opioid Use for Pain Management in Advanced Cancer
May 12th 2021According to a survey of 26 patients with advanced cancer, many reported that the U.S. opioid epidemic impacted their opinions of opioid use for pain management and conversations with their clinician regarding prescriptions.
Fox Chase Cancer Center Begins Pilot Program to Strengthen Patient Literacy
May 4th 2021The Philadelphia-based cancer center has enrolled patients who receive port insertions in MyCareCompass, a new program that organizes patient information and provides educational content to help patients understand their treatment.
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