In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses how developing healthy habits can help people with cancer feel more in control and describes 6 habits for improving overall wellness.
Physical therapist Sara Acheson discusses what people with breast cancer should know about exercising during cancer treatment, including how to develop an exercise plan, what challenges may come with specific types of treatment, and questions to ask the health care team.
Radiation oncologist and cancer survivor Dr. Arthur Hamberger shares how being diagnosed with cancer led him to a career in oncology, what it was like being diagnosed with multiple cancers 45 years later, and his advice on coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer survivor Eva Grayzel shares what it was like preparing for cancer treatment and the things that helped her endure treatment both physically and emotionally.
Cancer survivor Diane Mapes shares how recent changes to U.S. law means quicker delivery of test results for people diagnosed with cancer, why this direct access to medical reports can cause a different kind of “scanxiety,” and how to cope with uncertainty until you hear from your doctor.
Just about everyone should get a flu shot in October. It’s especially important for people living with cancer, cancer survivors, and their caregivers.
In this podcast, Dr. Sheila Lahijani and Sami Mansfield discuss how exercise can help people with cancer cope with the mental and emotional challenges of their diagnosis, including the benefits of exercise and how to get started.
Brain tumor survivor Meredith Rock discusses what it was like being diagnosed with cancer at 37, how she decided to emotionally approach her diagnosis, and the tools that have helped her think positively throughout her cancer experience.
Beth Gardner spent several years as a competitive rower and learned plenty of lessons along the way that helped her throughout her cancer experience. Here, she shares what those key lessons were and how they can help others with cancer.
Yoga can be a beneficial form of exercise for people living with cancer. Here, Dr. Kimberly Lowe shares 4 key benefits of yoga and tips for getting started during cancer.
