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Our blog covers a wide range of topics to help support, inspire, and inform members of our community, including those who have been personally impacted by cancer. Use the search filters below to find blog posts on topics that are important to you, from wellness tips, advocacy & policy news, and cancer research findings to stories and insights shared by patients, survivors, and caregivers.
How to Use Storytelling to Inspire Action & Drive Change
Storytelling is an opportunity to connect with others, especially those who may not understand your experience or point of view. Because of this, storytelling can be an excellent tool in an advocate’s toolbox. Our blog explains how you can leverage storytelling in cancer advocacy — and shares tips for telling your own story.
Testicular Cancer Diagnosis? Start Here.
If you are facing a testicular cancer diagnosis, 3 key steps can help you gain control of your journey. Keep reading to discover more, and hear from a testicular cancer survivor about his own experience navigating his diagnosis and treatment.
Don’t Go It Alone: Find Support as an AYA With Cancer
Young people face unique challenges in their cancer experience. As an AYA, having access to social and emotional support is critical. Keep reading to learn about common challenges AYAs may face, and discover support resources that can help.
7 Tips to Manage Scanxiety
Worried about an upcoming cancer scan or imaging test? You're not alone. This type of anxiety is so common that it has a nickname: "scanxiety." Waiting can be one of the most stressful aspects of living with cancer, but there are strategies that can help you cope. Keep reading for self-care tips to ease your worries.
5 Ways Oncology Social Workers Can Help After a Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like you’ve landed in uncharted territory with no map or GPS to guide you. That’s where oncology social workers can help. These compassionate professionals can help patients and their families cope with and navigate cancer. They can even help patients find solutions to unexpected challenges. Some might surprise you. Keep reading to discover 5 ways oncology social workers can help throughout the entire cancer experience.
What Is the Link Between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer?
Obesity can put people at risk for adverse conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. It has also been linked to the development of certain cancers, including colorectal cancer. Keep reading to learn about the possible connections between obesity and colorectal cancer, and discover ways people can reduce their risk of developing either condition.
Value of Distress Screening for Healthcare Utilization and Spending
Distress screening identifies people at risk for mental health concerns like anxiety or depression. For cancer patients, who are at higher risk than the general population for both anxiety and depression, it is especially critical to screen for these concerns. Keep reading to learn how our distress screening program can foster better outcomes for people with cancer and lower healthcare utilization and spending.
10 Things You Should Do If You Are Diagnosed With Cancer
For many people, facing a cancer diagnosis is like nothing they have faced before. It can be overwhelming. Fortunately, as you start this new journey, there are steps you can take to gain control. Here are 10 things you should do if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer.
How Can Cancer-related Side Effects Impact Mental Wellness?
Cancer-related side effects can be hard on patients physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our research uncovered one surprising explanation about the link between pain & nausea intensity and psychological well-being. Keep reading for more details and ways to cope.
6 Things You Should Know After the State of the Union Address
CSC's CEO Debbie Weir reflects on key takeaways from President Biden's Feb. 7 State of the Union and what they mean for people impacted by cancer. "I am so grateful that President Biden chose to shine a light on the needs and concerns of people coping with cancer during his speech," she writes.