Cancer Support Community's Blog
Read real stories from people in CSC's community who understand what you are facing and want you to know you're not alone.
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.
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This Pageant Queen Is Shedding a Light on Cancer Caregiving
Caregivers can provide emotional and logistical support throughout a loved one’s cancer experience. Some caregivers do...
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Living on Purpose: Cancer Survivor Amber Havekost Shares Her Journey
“As deep as my pain goes, so does my gratitude," reflects Amber, a breast cancer survivor. Gain insight and inspiration...
A Tribute To Our Dear Friend and Colleague, Jimmie Holland
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Jimmie Holland, a true icon whose research and teachings have transformed the cancer experience for countless people throughout the world.
How You Can Help a Young Adult With Cancer in Need
If you are looking for ways to support a young adult with cancer, these 3 things can help you advocate for and support your friend or loved one — and AYAs across the country and world.
What it’s like when a parent is diagnosed with cancer
“I don’t remember my mom ever being sick,” Maddie Buyers said. “It’s weird to all the sudden realize that your mom can’t take care of you the way she used to.” Last year, her mom found out she had Stage III Breast Cancer.
How to Support a Loved One with Cancer
Not sure how to support a friend or family member with cancer? A cancer survivor weighs in on how to (and how not to) support loved ones with cancer.
Strengthened by Action: Join the Grassroots Network
For our 35 th anniversary year, as part of our Fall Cancer Awareness campaign, the Cancer Support Community would like to highlight how you can make a difference through advocacy so that you and your loved ones can be “strengthened by action!”
Strengthened by Action: Ways to Donate
Studies show that people who donate money are happier and healthier than those who don’t. Giving activates pleasure centers in the brain that adds to a person’s self-esteem, sense of purpose, overall happiness and physical health, regardless of income level.
A Young Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor Shares Her Story
As a part of September’s National Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Awareness Month, we are sharing the story of Asia Cutforth, an education intern at the Cancer Support Community.
Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer Survivor Helps Cancer Patients Cope with Lifeline
Marcia Donziger, a 20-year cancer survivor, talks about how her own and her friends' cancer journeys led to the creation of MyLifeLine.org. MyLifeLine offers patients a way to connect with their loved ones through a free, private personal webpage to keep family and friends informed about how they are doing.
Coping With Long Hospital Stays
Hospitals can bring about anxiety, fear, or curiosity, so staying in a hospital for long-periods of time is difficult for most people. If you do have to be in a hospital for an extended period of time like my mother did when she was diagnosed with colon cancer three years ago, here are a few tips on how to handle those long hospital stays:
Social Security Disability Benefits and Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be wondering if you’ll qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, the answer may not be a simple yes or no. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has different eligibility criteria for each applicant.