Colorectal cancer survivor Danielle Ripley-Burgess shares what it was like being diagnosed with colorectal cancer twice, at ages 17 and 25, and how she navigated coping with her diagnosis as a teen and young adult. Read More >>
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January 6, 2022 · Danielle Ripley-Burgess, as told to Jo Cavallo
November 10, 2021 · Cordelia Galgut, PhD
Cancer survivor and psychologist Dr. Cordelia Galgut shares the challenges cancer survivors face in feeling like they should always be positive and grateful to have survived, the problems with this way of thinking, and how survivors can cope with a spectrum of emotions. Read More >>
November 4, 2021 · Alix Sleight, PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L
In this “Spotlight On” post, Dr. Alix Sleight describes the role of occupational therapists on the cancer care team, including how they help people with cancer and how to make the most of your visits with your occupational therapist. Read More >>
November 1, 2021 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Tian Zhang and Dr. Afreen Shariff discuss the side effects of a type of immunotherapy called an immune checkpoint inhibitor and how people receiving this type of treatment can best monitor themselves for side effects. Read More >>
October 5, 2021 · Tara Rajendran, MBBS, MFA
Dr. Tara Rajendran shares the power of music in helping people with cancer cope, including the physical, emotional, and mental benefits it provides and how people with cancer can get started with integrating music into their care. Read More >>