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UrduPilot intervention looks at ways to bridge gaps in survivorship care, empowering young Latino men to manage distress and reclaim meaningful life goals after cancer treatment.
Tag: Cancer Survivor
Cancer Diagnoses Linked to Lasting Financial Challenges, Studies Find
A diagnosis of cancer can take a toll on more than a person’s health. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that financial fallout can follow patients with cancer and their families in the form of bankruptcy, lower credit scores, and other forms of financial challenges years after a cancer diagnosis.
5 Things I Learned About Cancer From My Diagnosis
“5 Things I Learned About Cancer From My Diagnosis” – Journalist Rochelle Broder-Singer offers tips learned from her experience as a breast cancer survivor.
Rutgers Receives $4.8 Million Federal Grant to Fund Research to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Cancer Survivors
Researchers aim to transform cancer survivorship care in the U.S. by enhancing the adoption of shared delivery models
Survivorship Standards Help Address the Distinct Needs of Adult Cancer Survivors
Survey study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates the value of American College of Surgeons’ survivorship accreditation standards, though specialized services in fertility and sexual health are less accessible.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer to Host Free Patient and Advocates Education Forum in San Diego
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is pleased to host a free Patient and Advocate Education Forum on Friday, March 15, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT, in San Diego, CA, at the San Diego Convention Center. The organization welcomes all gynecologic cancer (cervical, endometrial/uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar) patients, advocates, family members, and providers.
New Cancer Research Plan Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
CIHR’s Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is launching a new five-year plan with cancer survivorship as a priority research topic. With the rate of cancer survivorship predicted to increase steadily over the next decades, survivor research will promote the Canadian…
My Wellness Check Goes Live for All Sylvester Cancer Patients, Providers
My Wellness Check, an electronic health record integrated symptom and practical-needs screening and referral system developed at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, went live for all Sylvester outpatients and providers on June 1.
Nurses Week: Cancer Survivor Karla Lopez, RN, Goes Above and Beyond
Karla Lopez was nearing the end of her first year of nursing school when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It was a scary setback, but she wouldn’t let it stop her. “I wanted to become an amazing nurse,” she said, “so I fought through and … here I am a pediatric nurse.” Video Available.
Change Agent
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center helps patients with high-complexity cases. Elyse Eckart’s experience with breast cancer has led her to take on new challenges and embrace tasks and activities she may not have before. She’s also giving back to the community.
Cancer survivors need compassion to cope with ‘cancer-brain’
Every day, nearly 400 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in Australia. As a major cause of illness and a leading cause of death, many of us, sadly, also know someone with cancer.
New Resource for Survivors from NCCN Helps Guide Life After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
NCCN announces the publication of new, free informational resources on health and wellness for cancer survivors. Two new NCCN Guidelines for Patients® focus on healthy living and managing late and long-term side effects, and include appropriate ongoing screening for recurrence.
A real life “Superman” celebrates 5 years of survival from one of the deadliest cancers
Story of a man who celebrated his five-year survival with GBM. He received 5-ALA prior to surgery, which helps the surgeon see more of the tumor for removal, and he was in a Phase 1 clinical trial.
You’ve survived cancer: what next?
On World Cancer Day, University of South Australia researchers are calling for more support for cancer survivors, who often feel the physical and mental impacts of their disease long after treatment has finished.
Vegetable Gardening to Grow Health
The Southwest Harvest for Health pilot study pairs cancer survivors with local master gardeners who have been trained in gardening techniques that address New Mexico’s growing challenges. The pair will create a vegetable garden at the survivor’s home .
Researchers Surprised by High Levels of Alcohol Consumption among Cancer Survivors
New research JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, using data from NHIS to examine self-reported drinking habits among people reporting a cancer diagnosis, finds 56.5% were current drinkers, 34.9% exceeded moderate drinking levels, and 21% engaged in binge drinking.
Chronic insomnia can be cured in cancer survivors with a basic, one-session sleep education class, study finds
In a study published online today by the journal Cancer, investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that a single-session sleep education program for survivors can cure insomnia in many participants, and that those who don’t benefit from this approach are often helped by a more extensive, but still modest, three-session program.