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CopingHandling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits if you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year.
How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
When Adolescents and Young Adults Get Cancer
When an adolescent or young adult gets cancer, treatment can be challenging. At an age characterized by the beginnings of independence, the increased reliance on parents that accompanies a cancer diagnosis often complicates care.
Take a Moment With Meditation
Life can be stressful. Studies show taking a mental break with meditation can quiet the mind and improve health. We’ll walk you through the basics.
What You Should Know About Palliative Care
Palliative care is not just for end of life. It helps anyone with a serious illness manage the symptoms and stress of their condition. Learn about pain relief, emotional support, and other types of palliative care.
Q & A: Preventing Infections When You Have Cancer
An increased risk of infection because of a weakened immune system is a major concern for people undergoing certain types of cancer treatment. Neutropenia can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections.