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The Gift of Presence in Times of Pain

February 5th 2019

By Doris Cardwell

I had no idea learning to sit with people in their pain would help me learn how to deal with my own.

Be Kind, Even When The Sky Is Falling

January 28th 2019

By Barbara Tako

Cancerland is a frightening place to be for days, weeks, months and yes, even years. Turn that worry into something positive; reach out and be kind today and every day forward.

Survey Highlights How 'Much More There Is to a Cancer Diagnosis'

January 17th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

A recent survey demonstrated the common tradeoffs most patients report regarding treatment decisions, highlighting the importance of shared decision making.

The Ins and Outs of Cancer Caregiving

November 15th 2018

By Brielle Benyon

Two women discuss their experience in cancer caregiving, while giving advice to others.

CURE New Issue Alert: Fall 2018

November 14th 2018

By Katie Kosko

We've got a sneak peek at what’s inside our Fall 2018 issue.

Caring for the Caregivers

November 9th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

A panel of caregivers drew upon personal experience to offer advice and ideas to those in this role.

Advice for Caregivers: It's Okay to Not be Okay Sometimes

November 8th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with Jill Kelly – wife of Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly – about his bout with head and neck cancer, and how she copes as a caregiver.

Family Caregivers: The 'Pseudo' Doctors and Nurses

September 11th 2018

By Debi Boyle M.S.N., R.N., A.O.C.N.S., F.A.A.N.

I poignantly remember an eloquent wife of a patient who died of acute leukemia shared her analogy with me. She stated, “You know when my dog died, I got a card from my vet. When my husband died, I got nothing.”

How to Address Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience and One's Health

July 9th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In a recent survey, researchers from the University of Colorado Denver found a variety of predictors that affect caregiver burden, and how psychological resilience and future interventions can help.

Helping Caregivers: Advice, Support and More

June 28th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

At the GI Cancer Patient Summit, a panel of caregivers drew upon personal experience to offer advice and discuss what more can be done for individuals in this role of the cancer journey.