Is There a “New Normal” After a Cancer Diagnosis?
A recent study looked at how patients viewed their personal identities in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis.
Category: Life After Diagnosis
The Value of Patient Navigation for Cancer Patients
The concept of patient navigation began over twenty years ago with the intent to help underserved patients obtain follow-up care after an abnormal screening result, and has expanded to include assistance across the entire continuum of cancer care and survivorship.
Choosing Complementary Therapies for Breast Cancer
A recent study examined the evidence from clinical trials on complementary therapies that are used by breast cancer patients to manage symptoms and side effects of treatment.
Finding Great Support After a Cancer Diagnosis
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can become much more manageable when we’re not afraid to reach out for support.
Cancer and Life Lessons
As a result of the experiences I’ve had in life so far, which unfortunately have included two episodes with cancer, there were a number of very important life lessons that I probably learned sooner than I otherwise would have.
Breast Cancer Quality of Life Issues: A Researcher Asks “Are We Doing Better?”
Attendees at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium heard from a researcher who has spent thirty years studying issues related to the measurement of quality of life for cancer patients and how it can be improved.
After 20 Years 