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Financial Toxicity From Cancer Can Affect Caregivers’ Health

April 24th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

The financial stress from a colorectal cancer diagnosis can negatively impact sleep and pain tolerance in partners of patients with colorectal cancer, recent research showed.

Caregiver Provides ‘Pillar of Sense’ to Patient During Cancer Treatment

April 21st 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A patient with head and neck cancer highlights the importance of a strong support system throughout the time he was recovering from surgery.

Remaining Positive Amidst a Stage 4 Rare GI Cancer Diagnosis

April 14th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

After being given 2 years to live by her oncologist, a mother of two children is trying her best to protect her family — and herself — from thinking too negatively despite having rare gastrointestinal cancer.

When Cancer Caregivers Depart

April 11th 2023

By Mary Sansone

After leaving the hospital, I craved the security and support my cancer care team provided me.

Caregivers Need to Balance Self-Care While Caring for a Patient With Cancer

April 3rd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

As caregivers become more integrated into the health care delivery process for patients with cancer, their own needs should still be focused on pertaining to mental and physical health.

Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate

March 23rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.

My 4-Year-Old Taught Me to Live with My Heart as Well as My Head During Cancer

March 16th 2023

By Janice Post-White

Even after my son survived cancer, I still had fears — and nightmares — of the worst.

Difficult Conversations and Realizations of Cancer

March 14th 2023

By Kim Johnson

Cancer-related decisions put strain on relationships between myself and family members.

Dementia and Cancer Care: Frequent, Evolving Conversations Help Ensure Appropriate Care

February 28th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Caregivers become increasingly important in medical decision-making for patients with dementia and cancer.

Honoring Cancer Caregivers on National Caregivers’ Day

February 17th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

In honor of National Caregivers’ Day, CURE® took a look back at some of our most popular content from and about cancer caregivers.