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Preparing for Your Doctors Visit: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This worksheet can help you talk with your health care team about symptoms, treatment options, side effects, and getting the emotional and practical support you need.

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Coping with the Stigma of Lung Cancer

This fact sheet explains the stigma you may experience after a lung cancer diagnosis and provides tips on how to overcome those feelings.

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Spotlight on Mental Health: Let’s Talk About Cancer Support and Why It’s Critical

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness. Factor in the stress of a cancer diagnosis, and the numbers become even more concerning. To help address these urgent concerns, we’ve been busy expanding our support programs and services with new, innovative offerings. We share more in this blog, which kicks off a new series on mental health and cancer.

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Caregiving and Making Treatment Decisions for Adults with Advanced Cancer

Information to help you and your loved one have important conversations, make treatment decisions, and help you advocate for your loved one’s treatment wishes and needs

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Skin Cancer Among People of Color

An overview about skin cancer, the risks, and address common myths around this cancer.

Marcy Haynam, MS

Marcy Haynam joined Cancer Support Community as a Project Manager in the Education Department in September 2022. Marcy holds a Bachelor and Master degree of Science in Kinesiology from The Ohio State University. She also completed a graduate minor in Applied Clinical and Pre-Clinical Research. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist via the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching at The Ohio State University. Born and raised in Northeast Ohio (Canton, specifically) and a current resident of Columbus, Ohio, Marcy is a proud fan of Cleveland sports and everything Ohio State.

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Cancer Caregiving: Resources & Rights at Work

November 30, 2022

United States

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Learn about the financial, work, and mental health impacts of cancer on employed caregivers, their rights in the workplace, and support resources. With speaker Hoda Badr, Ph.D.

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Family Caregivers as Patient Advocates

November 15, 2022

United States

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Learn about the role of family caregivers as patient advocates, including communication strategies to engage with members of the healthcare team on the patient’s behalf. With speaker Tamryn Gray, Ph.D., R.N., M.P.H.

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Caregivers Need Care, Too

November 10, 2022

United States

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Discover how caregiving can impact our bodies and minds, and learn ways to promote well-being while taking care of a loved one with cancer. With speaker Allison Applebaum, Ph.D.

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