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'Drawing on the Other Side' Amidst Cancer

February 15th 2023

By Mark Hicks

When my wife was going through breast cancer treatment, I started drawing with my non-dominant hand as a means of distraction and self-care.

Share the Love: Cancer Survivors Offer Thanks to Those Who Helped Them Most

February 14th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our audience to share some love for someone who helped them through their cancer experience. Here’s what they had to say.

Cancer Caregiving Is Like a ‘Full-Time Job,’ But One Couple Made It Work — Both Ways

January 10th 2023

By Sailaja Darisipudi

Rickey and Marla Briskman’s marriage has grown as both have navigated the roles of patient with cancer and caregiver.

Caring for Spouse With Cancer May Increase Caretakers’ Risk for Anxiety, Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders

January 9th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The risk for psychiatric disorders increased for spouses of patients with cancer compared with those whose partners did not have cancer.

5 Things I Learned Going From Patient to Cancer Caregiver

December 7th 2022

By Tamron Little

Years after I went through mesothelioma, my husband was diagnosed with cancer, causing a reversal in the patient-caregiver roles.

‘Take Care of Yourself First,’ Says Lymphoma Caregiver

November 30th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

For National Family Caregivers Month, lymphoma caregiver Rickey Briskman explains the importance of caregivers putting themselves first.

Was I a Good Enough Cancer Caregiver?

July 16th 2022

By Mark Hicks

As I enter my second year of grief and the shock and fog of the traumatic loss of my wife to cancer has waned a bit, sometimes I see things a little clearer. And one thing I do know, there was something that I did get right.

I Wasn’t ‘Just a Patient’ to My Oncology Nurse

June 24th 2022

By CURE Media Group

My oncology nurse has been making connections with her patients for more than 20 years. I’m forever grateful I was lucky to be her patient.

Patient Advocates Represent a Much-Needed Lifeline for People Who are Dealing with Cancer

June 6th 2022

By Mark Hicks

Having someone beside you to accompany you during doctor's visits to take notes or having someone to help you find the right specialist or even to just help research what treatment options are available can be incredibly helpful.

Cancer Caregivers Needed: Give help. Get Help

May 31st 2022