Spotlight on Coronavirus: Vaccines
This episode in our special series Spotlight on Coronavirus takes a close look at the vaccines that will help combat the COVID-19 pandemic—how they work...
Caregiving
Writing a New, Resilient Story
Nancy Sharp concludes her Resilience series with a poignant reflection on what it means to lead a more resilient, optimistic life after losing a loved one to cancer.
Take Notes During Doctor Visits
Take Notes During Doctor Visits
Cancer Type
Sheri, former caregiver of friend with multiple myeloma, discusses the need to take and keep good notes as a caregiver during doctor visits.
Be Frank & Open
Be Frank & Open
Cancer Type
Elaine R., caregiver for husband with melanoma, shares the importance of being open, frank and honest. As hard is that may be, being upfront makes it easier in the end.
Cancer and the Family
Cancer and the Family
Cancer Type
Barry, a caregiver, talks about how cancer impacts the whole family.
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Cancer Type
Elaine, caregiver for husband with melanoma, shares her positive experience in finding a caregiver support group which helped her realize she was not alone.
Walking Heals Body and Mind
“I see a lot of patients and caregivers paralyzed by fear, especially after a tough diagnosis,” Dr. Boxwell said. “It’s easy to become immobilized in these situations, and this is why movement created by walking is so essential. When we move our bodies, we move our minds. In this way, patients and caregivers learn to see different possibilities.”
The Question of Mortality: It's a Necessary Conversation
I think it’s the cruelty of it all that has me so upset. Cancer is fierce. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. Cancer kills. This is true: there’s nothing quite like a cancer diagnosis to bring us face to face with mortality.
10 Tips for Caregivers Quick Guide
10 Tips for Caregivers of People with Cancer
This quick guide gives tips for caregivers of people with cancer. A caregiver is someone who provides emotional support, goes to appointments, helps with decision making, coordinates care, helps with transportation, or helps manage finances. Some caregivers do all of these, and others may only do one or two. Being a caregiver is an important job. This 9-minute guide will highlight what’s important to know and help you take care of yourself while you’re taking care of someone you love.