Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program: Partnering...

April 16, 2018

Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) is a proven, research-based partnership in which patients have the ability to take a more active role with their...

Sarah Cannon

11 Tips for Nutrition During Your Cancer Journey

March 27, 2018

When you are fighting or recovering from cancer, nutrition can be one of the most important parts of your journey. Eating a well-balanced diet...

Sarah Cannon

Six Ways to Stay Strong During Chemo

November 15, 2017

Chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments, and many people are aware of its common side effects such as hair loss, fatigue, nausea...

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Ostomy Awareness: Navigating the Journey

October 23, 2017 by Gwen Spector BSN, RN, COCN, CCP

More than 750,000 Americans are living with an ostomy. An ostomy is a surgically created opening that connects a hollow organ on the inside of...

Sarah Cannon

Understanding the Stages of Cancer

October 16, 2017

If you are diagnosed with cancer, one of the first questions you may ask is “How bad is it?” To answer this question, doctors often refer to ...

Sarah Cannon

Tips For Coping With Changing Physical Appearance

September 15, 2017

Cancer is a life-changing journey that affects patients and their loved ones emotionally and physically. Some patients may experience side effects...

Sarah Cannon

What You Should Know Before Your Cancer Surgery

September 8, 2017

Having surgery can be frightening and overwhelming. These are some general tips to help you get prepared for your surgery.

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Simple Ways to Relieve Fatigue During the Cancer...

August 15, 2017

Cancer-related fatigue, although different for each person, is the most commonly reported side effect from cancer and its treatments. Sami Mansfield...

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Creating a Cancer Care Package

August 11, 2017

"How can I help?" That's the first question that comes to mind for many people after learning a friend or relative has cancer. A care package...

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How Mindfulness Can Positively Impact Your Cancer...

July 25, 2017

"Mindfulness" is about being in the present. When it comes to facing a cancer journey, being mindful of your body, your time and your emotions...

Sarah Cannon

12 Questions to Ask at Your First Cancer Appointment

June 28, 2017

Your first cancer appointment can be overwhelming. Your head may be buzzing with a host of fears, worries and questions.

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What is Hospice Care?

June 20, 2017

Depending on the stage and type of cancer, sometimes, the goal of a patient's care is to focus on comfort. Two types of outpatient care that ...

Sarah Cannon

What You Need To Know About Cancer Recurrence

June 19, 2017

Depending on the stage and type of cancer, recurrence is possible following treatment. It is important to be diligent with follow-up care to ...

Sarah Cannon

Working During Cancer Treatment

June 6, 2017

Choosing to work or take time off during your cancer treatment is a personal decision. Whichever choice you make, it is important to know what...

Sarah Cannon

Remission vs. Relapse

December 29, 2016

Remission indicates that the signs and symptoms of cancer have completely or partially disappeared in response to treatment.

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What is Palliative Care?

November 28, 2016

Commonly mistaken for hospice care, palliative care is a type of outpatient care that is available to improve the quality of life for patients...

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10 Ways to Care for Your Caregiver

November 8, 2016

November is National Family Caregiver’s Month – a perfect time to give an extra “thank you” to all of the professionals, spouses, parents, children...

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