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Counting Down Towards Year 5 of Cancer Survivorship

February 26th 2024

By Debbie Legault

Accepting the unknown and understanding why random things happen helps me be hopeful as my daughter reached five years of cancer survivorship.

Digital Tool Reduces Burden, Improves Mood for Cancer Hospice Caregivers

February 9th 2024

By Ashley Chan

A digital tool for caregivers of patients with cancer in hospice care significantly reduced some of the caregiver burden while improving their mood.

Prostate Cancer Headlines, CAR-T Warnings and Laughter Therapy

January 29th 2024

By Alex Biese

CURE® editors discuss last week’s biggest cancer headlines, from Dexter Scott King’s death to the potential of laughter therapy to boost quality of life.

Laughter Therapy May Improve Mood, Decrease Pain in Patients With Cancer

January 24th 2024

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

This study assessed the impact of laughter therapy in both patients with cancer and caregivers, and both groups showed decreases in mood disturbances, in addition to decreases in pain for patients and in burnout for caregivers.

MPN Caregiver Make a ‘Limited World as Fun as It Could Be’

December 24th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

When caring for his wife with myelofibrosis, Ed Bartholemy focused on making her life as fun and positive as possible, despite her limitations.

Nurses ‘Bridge the Gap’ Between Patients, Doctors to Talk End-of-Life Care

December 22nd 2023

By Alex Biese

One expert explained how nurses have “opportunities to get to talk with patients and their loved ones in ways that you don't (get) when you're in the time crunch of an appointment with your oncologist,” and how that can impact end-of-life care.

What Happens When the Cancer Caregiver Needs a Caregiver?

December 20th 2023

By Alex Biese

Those caring for loved ones with cancer are “at risk for becoming overwhelmed or becoming so burdened to the point of exhaustion or being sick themselves,” one expert says.

End-of-Life Care Wishes Are Evolving Conversations for Patients, Caregivers

December 18th 2023

By Alex Biese

One expert explains how patients’ wishes for their end-of-life care can change with time, making those conversations with caregivers “not a one-time, sit-down discussion.”

Poor End-of-Life Care Can Have Negative Impact on Patients and Caregivers

December 5th 2023

By Alex Biese

A new study aims to answer questions regarding end-of-life care for patients with stage 4 cancers and their caregivers.

Cancer Caregivers Are ‘Often Unseen’

November 21st 2023

By Lindsay Fischer

Cancer caregivers go through trauma that is often unseen and unrecognized, though some organizations are trying to change that.