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Scanxiety & 5 Useful Ways to Overcome the Fear of Imaging Scans

Find out what scanxiety is today, the tactics involved in dealing with it, and tips to help you or a loved one cope.Continue readingScanxiety & 5 Useful Ways to Overcome the Fear of Imaging Scans

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For Caregivers

Should You Inform Your Child’s School of a Cancer Diagnosis?

For kids, school can be an escape, as well as a source of anxiety. Find out if, when and how you should tell your child’s school about a cancer diagnosis.Continue readingShould You Inform Your Child’s School of a Cancer Diagnosis?

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Managing 4 Big Feelings Teens & Kids Experience

Illness, surgery and treatment can change the outside appearance of someone we know, but it’s up to us to remember who that person really is on the inside.Continue readingManaging 4 Big Feelings Teens & Kids Experience

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3 Surefire Strategies for Staying Positive After Treatment

Try these strategies to maintain a positive attitude and balanced perspective as you progress through life after cancer treatment.Continue reading3 Surefire Strategies for Staying Positive After Treatment

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The Patients' Cancer Journey

5 Best Questions to Ask When Seeking Out a New Doctor

You want to make sure you are receiving the best treatment possible. An important part of this involves making sure that your doctor is the right fit.Continue reading5 Best Questions to Ask When Seeking Out a New Doctor

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The Patients' Cancer Journey

15 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Receiving A Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis can be a shock and may distract you from having a productive conversation with your doctor. Have these questions on hand to help you.Continue reading15 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Receiving A Diagnosis

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6 Easy Ways to Manage Stress

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is not easy, and the resulting stress can weaken the immune system and worsen symptoms. During a pandemic, stress is exacerbated.Continue reading6 Easy Ways to Manage Stress

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The Journey

17 Best Questions to Ask Your Surgical Team

What if I decide not to have surgery? Where will I recover after surgery? Will I look different? These and other top questions to ask your surgical team.Continue reading17 Best Questions to Ask Your Surgical Team

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7 Ways to Handle the Fear of Recurrence

A cancer recurrence could happen anytime after treatment. The mere thought can stress out patients and their families, but you can keep those feelings in check.Continue reading7 Ways to Handle the Fear of Recurrence