by Oncology Social Worker Rita Abdallah, LISW-S, LCSW-C, ACSW When patients enter the cancer center doors for the first time, they see a tall, spiraling staircase. The mystery unfolds as they unwillingly take their first step onto the staircase. With the help of a medical team...
Most of us are aware of the toxins in our environment that could be detrimental to our health, like pollution, mold, and secondhand smoke. But many people don’t really think about another danger that could be hidden in their walls, the shingles on the roof,...
When someone close to you is sick, the instinct is to shower that person with love in the form of chocolate, flowers, and balloons. This is a very kind instinct, but when someone is going through cancer treatment or in the hospital, you may need...
Ali Schaffer, LCSW Manager, Patient and Family-Centered Care at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Many people feel a loss of control after a cancer diagnosis. This feeling, along with the other emotional responses, can impact many areas of life, including intimate relationships. Even without a cancer diagnosis, relationships are...
Has your treatment left you feeling unusually tired? If yes, you be experiencing cancer-related fatigue. What is cancer-related fatigue? Cancer-related fatigue is a persistent feeling of physical, emotional, or mental tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer and/or its treatment. Some of the symptoms include: Feeling tired and it...
What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA), race/ethnicity, and the 2008 economic recession have in common? They have all had an impact on the cancer community. ACA Saves California Families $2,500 on Health Care Ever since the ACA’s premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies took effect...