There is growing recognition of the demands placed on unpaid family members of patients with cancer, the need to support family caregivers, and the barriers that exist to meeting their needs. This commentary offers several messages that oncology providers can deliver to family caregivers to support ...
Check in on a friend or family member who is battling cancer or supporting someone who is As you take action, I hope you know that your words and time go a long way for those dealing with the presence of cancer. More often than not, when facing some of life’s darkest moments, we ...
Upper gastrointestinal cancers (UGICs) are increasingly prevalent. With a poor prognosis and significant longer-term effects, UGICs present significant adjustment challenges for individuals with cancer and their informal caregivers. However, the supporti
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In the same way that a child's cancer diagnosis and treatment can have a profound impact on an entire family, a parent's cancer diagnosis and treatment can also pose an unprecedented set of challenges to each of the members of the family. This stress may translate into behavioral, academic...
Learning to cope and living with cancer. Learning-needs assessment in cancer patient education Giving of information to cancer patients and their family members regarding the disease, the treatment procedures and the adaptation process for living wit... G Grahn,J Johnson - 《Scand J Caring Sci》...
Now, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we’ve launched a new signature initiative to advance health and wellness for under-resourced communities. A collaborative ...
Notably, it shows how elements of supportive care can start very early in the cancer trajectory – and that, ideally, care should not stop with the death of the patient but may involve bereavement care for their family/caregivers. SCC has a strong ethical value, as it considers patients’ ...
Supporting clients' ability to navigate the ethics surrounding the treatment of cancer in animalsAs a society, our relationship with animals has evolved, with companion animals today often esteemed as valued members of the family. With the human-animal bond shown to correlate with the quality of ...
Fashion industry partnerships with cancer charities are offering themed merchandise and donations throughout the month. October 3, 2024, 8:10am Tifosi sunglasses, at left, and Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony Breast Cancer Awareness Collection.Courtesy ...