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Exploring the Dynamics of a Male Cancer Caregiver in a Society That Encourages Men to Be Independent

February 17th 2022

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, the founder of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men throughout the caregiving experience, explores the layered sociological factors which can affect men in unique ways when they are supporting a loved one with cancer.

The Cancer Caregiver’s Pledge

February 13th 2022

By Ron Cooper

Here is a poem for cancer caregivers, who sacrifice their time with compassion and devotion to do everything they can to help an individual with cancer.

Cancer Survivors Must Sometimes Become Caregivers

February 2nd 2022

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor explains how he had to flip the script and become a caregiver for his wife when she was injured, and how it affected him.

Updated Cancer Registry to Provide Patients, Survivors and Caregivers a Tool to Highlight Unmet Needs

February 1st 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The Cancer Support Community’s Cancer Experience Registry amplifies the voices of patients, survivors and caregivers by finding and addressing critical gaps in cancer care.

My Dad’s Death From Cancer Forced Me Out of the Shadows and Into a Spotlight of Advocacy

January 31st 2022

By Sarah MacLeod

A teenager from Pennsylvania whose father died from colorectal cancer explains the impact it had on her life and how she has stepped into the field of advocacy to help others.

Peeling the Onion: Unpacking the Complicated Emotions Experienced as a Cancer Caregiver

January 20th 2022

By Debbie Legault

A mother of a breast cancer survivor explains how she pinpoints the reasoning behind why a certain day might be extra difficult emotionally for her and how she deals with it.

The Day My Sister Received a Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Our Lives Forever

January 13th 2022

By Kim Johnson

A nursing student describes how the day her sister was diagnosed with cancer shaped her world in many ways and caused a domino effect on her life.

Families and Caregivers Must 'Juggle' Between Risks and Benefits of Treating Children with Skin Cancer

January 5th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The recent FDA approval of Keytruda, an immunotherapy monoclonal antibody drug, for children with melanoma is an exciting development, according to an expert. But there is potential for certain side effects that children and their family should consider before undergoing treatment.

Optimism Versus Realism When It Comes to Cancer

January 4th 2022

By Kim Johnson

A sister of a woman with cancer writes about how the idea of recurrence faded to the back of her mind, but now she must be realistic about the future.

How an Oncology Social Worker Answers the Question, ‘Why Do You Do What You Do?’

December 19th 2021

By Shakay J. Kizirian , MSW, LCSW

An oncology social worker, who is also a cancer survivor, describes life lessons learned through work and personal experiences.