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CopingWhat 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.
Take a Moment With Meditation
Our busy lives can leave us frazzled and stressed. Studies show taking a mental break with meditation can quiet the mind and improve health. We’ll walk you through the basics.
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.
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.
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.