From CancerCare

The Impact of Cancer on Mental Health: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Support

By

Allison Moskowitz, LMSW, CancerCare

This review lists key signs and symptoms of deteriorating mental health in patients with cancer and how to recognize them.

Simple Concepts to Better Serve Patients With Cancer

By

Claire Grainger-Valvano, LCSW, OSW-C CancerCare

Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.

COVID-19 at 1 Year: Navigating Pandemic Fatigue

By

Sarah Paul, LMSW CancerCare

These pointers can help oncology nurses as well as their patients cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Cultural Humility: A Way to Reduce Health Disparities in the BIPOC Community

By

Angelique Caba, LCSW-R, CancerCare

This approach to communication is explained, along with strategies for practicing the approach when treating patients from these communities.

How Gratitude Can Help When Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis

By

Cecilia Acosta, LSW CancerCare

Gratitude and its ability to improve coping skills in patients with cancer are explained, as well as exercises for practicing it.

Cancer and Fibromyalgia: Addressing the Needs of Patients Despite Limited Research

By

Mary Hanley, LMSW CancerCare

In addition to being common yet serious diseases, both cancer and fibromyalgia bring a high burden of physical pain and negative effects on mental health.

Navigating COVID-19: Self-Care Strategies for Oncology Professionals

By

Sarah Kelly, LSCW CancerCare

A review of techniques oncology nurses can use to help themselves cope with their feelings as they navigate through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their practice, their patients, and themselves.

The Role of Rehabilitation Throughout Cancer Treatment

By

Lauren Chatalian, LMSW CancerCare

Many common physical and cognitive impairments experienced by patients with cancer can be addressed by rehabilitation. However, many patients are not aware of how and when its benefits can be had.

The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients

By

Marlee Kiel, LMSW CancerCare

A review of the ways that a yoga practice can help patients cope with their cancer and manage the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment.

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Improving Communications With Those Affected by Breast Cancer

By

Joseline Lopez, MPsy CancerCare

Not all patients with breast cancer describe their experience the same way. To ensure good communications with these patients, you should allow the patient to define what terms best describe her experience.