Cancer support groups offer comfort and fulfillment, but participation can be challenging due to personal circumstances and treatment side effects. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the ...

National Cancer Survivors Month celebrates resilience and emphasizes the importance of support and research for those affected by cancer. Personal stories from survivors highlight diverse experiences, ...

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Linda D’Addario remembers the exact date she received her breast cancer diagnosis: Feb. 28, 2022. The news came as a shock. With no family history and no previous health issues, the diagnosis was ...

Distress and isolation frequently affect individuals with cancer and oncology care providers. Both oncology care teams and patient communities play a crucial role in offering support during ...

Participation in gynecological cancer support groups was low, with only 25% of respondents citing they participated in a support group. Of that, just 14% stated they found a cancer support group that ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like to highlight the benefits of breast cancer support groups. These groups are all about information, and offer strength, understanding and ...

In 2003, then 22-year-old Carla Curran's world was turned upside down when she found a lump in her breast. The presence of the lump and her own mother's diagnosis with breast cancer years earlier ...

Caregiver Lucy Muchina, Cancer Warrior & Patient Advocate Lilian Obetto, Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Psychologist Zahra Haji and Founding Director AKU Cancer Centre Prof. Mansoor Saleh. May ...

Support dos and don'ts from breast cancer survivors. Oct. 9, 2013— -- intro: Whether your friend or family member is newly diagnosed or in the midst of treatment, she's unlikely to be wowed by ...

Medical groups say early detection leads to better treatment outcomes. Oct.1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) is commemorating 40 years of ...