Impact of Sexual Trauma and Need for Trauma-Informed Oncology Care
This review article discusses how cancer care may cause survivors of sexual trauma to re-experience their trauma and offers tips on how to mitigate this potential.
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Supporting Patients Who Are Returning to Work After a Cancer Diagnosis
A well-known cancer patient support organization offers tips on helping patients prepare for their return to the workforce.
Books, Movies, and Journaling Aid Coping During, After Cancer Treatment
An exploration of complementary therapies that help patients cope during and after treatment for cancer.
Shared Decision Making Benefits Patients, Clinicians in Oncology Care
The benefits to both patients and clinicians of encouraging patients to actively participate in their care decisions are reviewed.
Contributing Factors to Delays in Diagnosis, Treatment Initiation of Cancers in Men
A review of the health-related behaviors common to men that may explain delays in diagnosis and treatment, and poor cancer outcomes.
The Impact of Cancer on Mental Health: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Support
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
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
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
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
Gratitude and its ability to improve coping skills in patients with cancer are explained, as well as exercises for practicing it.
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