As we awaken from the slumber of winter, there’s a palpable sense of renewal in the air. The buds on trees unfurl, flowers bloom, and the sun’s warmth becomes more inviting with each passing day. For those living with cancer, springtime holds a special significance—a symbol of hope, resilience, and the opportunity for new beginnings....
The holiday season can be stressful, isolating and an emotional time under the best of circumstances. Living with a cancer diagnosis during the holidays may heighten the intensity of emotions and can trigger strong feelings or memories about previous losses such as the absence of family members who have passed away. It’s important to advocate...
As we enter the winter holiday season it can feel overwhelming if you are being extra conscientious about food choices. While there are great ideas for eating healthfully while celebrating, it is important to remember that this is a time for feasting. Being mindful of the celebrations and honoring the privilege of simply having food...
We asked the social workers who apply for financial assistance on behalf of their patients about the important impact this support has for those living with cancer, and here are a few things they wanted to share~ What do you see as the biggest financial needs that cancer patients have? To alleviate financial toxicity while...
Cancer Lifeline staff hosted our annual Impact Celebration on July 13 at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. We were fortunate to have perfect weather, which helped to make the early evening event shine even brighter. We gathered to host, recognize and honor our amazing volunteers and facilitators with food, drink and awards for their outstanding contributions...
Living with cancer can challenge even our strongest relationships and create additional tension and stress in our conversations with caregivers, family, and friends. Thinking about our own needs and the needs of others can help clarify how we move forward in our relationships and support our own self-care. Preparing yourself for conversations can help in...
All around us information and ideas compete for our attention and tug at our desire to be in-the-know. With ease we connect to cell phones, or, computers, and from there the social media pages and expanses of data on the internet. Of course, we want to know what is happening in our communities and educating...
It is easy to underestimate how far a dollar can go––or $450 for that matter. When you add up monthly costs in a typical American household, the list can seem endless. Enter a cancer diagnosis and suddenly the costs climb and, more often than not, become insurmountable. Cancer expenses in the US exceed $80 billion...
Most people have an innate desire to be helpful and supportive, especially when someone we love and care about is having a difficult time. When a friend or family member has cancer, we instinctively want to do whatever we can to help. However, few people have caregiving experience and, despite our best intentions, helping someone...
Whether in the beginning stages of a diagnosis, during treatment, or after treatment, many people living with cancer experience higher levels of stress and anxiety in the days or weeks leading up to or after a scan, MRI, or x-ray appointment. This experience has been termed ‘scanxiety.’ This is no surprise, given that scans are...
