A collection of resources on the topic of "Cancer". View all Topics
10.10.22
Preparing for your first chemo treatment can unsurface a variety of emotions. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is stressful, let alone preparing for an intense treatment. Know that any intimidation or ...
09.30.22
Pictured above is Caroline Wright, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. Chemo brain is often categorized as one of the most challenging long term side effects of chemotherapy. T...
09.14.22
When you find out someone you know has cancer, you won’t always know exactly what to say or do to make their experience easier. Giving a thoughtful gift is one of the many ways you can show support ...
09.14.22
Many medical treatments recommend that cancer patients adopt a “soft diet,” a diet made up of foods that are easy to chew and swallow. The side effects of treatment may include loss of a...
08.11.22
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with cancer, you’ll know that every experience with it is as unique as each person that receives a diagnosis. The same can be said for the milestones that one chooses...
07.12.22
Dealing with the news of a cancer diagnosis can be an apprehensive and overwhelming time. If you have a job, you may be wondering how you should navigate informing your employer and coworkers about yo...
06.16.22
Key Takeaways: When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to say or do. Sadly, this sometimes translates into saying nothing at all. Every relationship is differ...
11.23.21
We asked our community to share some of the favorite items they’ve given or received in a gift basket while going through chemo. Check out all their wonderful ideas.
...11.19.21
Between 2019 and 2020, Courtney Lamb of Marlborough, MA, went through chemo, radiation and multiple surgeries to treat Stage 3 breast cancer. Then she got long COVID before vaccines were available and...
11.16.21
Explaining a loved one’s cancer diagnosis to a child can be challenging. What do you say? How do you answer their questions? To help you with these questions, we asked an expert on the topic to offe...
