February 2017 Vol 3 No 1

Survivorship can feel like a game of cancer whack-a-mole: pound one issue flat and another pops up, often where you weren’t even looking. Read More ›

According to the American Cancer Society, there are 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States today, and more than 40% are of working age. Here are some suggestions to help you or a loved one manage cancer and work. Read More ›

Men are caregivers too! Read about the unique challenges men face as caregivers as they deal with their communication skills, stress, and emotions in an effort to be there for their loved ones. Read More ›

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides important protections for patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Obama’s signature health reform legislation ensured that people with preexisting conditions, such as cancer, could not be denied health insurance coverage or be charged more than healthy people for their insurance. Read More ›

A few weeks after beginning treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2005, 21-year-old Christopher Robin Wibeto told his mother Debra that he wasn’t afraid to die. The conversation stuck with her, because “at the time, dying wasn’t even a thought,” Debra said at a recent press conference. Read More ›

The ability to cope with a cancer diagnosis and the aftermath of treatment often requires an inner strength that supports an individual’s ability to rebound and recover. This strength is often referred to as “resilience.” Read More ›

Nearing the 12th anniversary of her dearest friend’s passing, Ginger Modiri reflects. Read More ›

Many patients with cancer face a serious financial burden, and some are missing treatment or skipping treatment altogether because of the cost. Read More ›

Depression among cancer survivors is associated with an increased risk for suicide, poor quality of life, increased mortality risk, delayed return to work, and more frequent use of healthcare resources, which increases their medical costs. Read More ›