CancerCare and LUNGevity Financial Toxicity Survey
CancerCare, in partnership with LUNGevity Foundation, is interested in understanding the burden of financial toxicity associated with lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreMarjorie’s Experience With CancerCare
Last year, Marjorie’s whole world fell apart when her mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Shortly after that, her sister-in-law was also unexpectedly diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. After losing both relatives, Marjorie sought out grief counseling, which is where she first heard of CancerCare. She called the Hopeline, and was connected with Kathy […]
Read MoreMaintaining Good Mental Health When Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today’s guest blog post comes from CancerCare Social Worker Maryrose Mongelli. Maryrose shares her experience providing emotional support for individuals coping with cancer.
Read MoreCancerCare Social Worker, Lauren Chatalian, Discusses Her Work with People Living With Cancer
March is Social Work Month! This is Part V of our “Celebrating Social Workers” Blog Series. CancerCare’s Social Worker, Lauren Chatalian, LMSW, shares her thoughts on the importance of oncology social workers for people living with cancer.
Read MoreVictoria: Living with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
My original cancer diagnosis was on Valentine’s Day of 2005. I was 44 years old, had a busy career, a husband and two young sons. During a routine gynecological exam my doctor found a small lump in my right breast. Subsequent tests confirmed a 1 cm invasive ductal carcinoma.
Read MoreHelping Kids Discover Their Super Powers When a Family Member Has Cancer
On Tuesday, March 6th, CancerCare’s New Jersey office, in partnership with The Valley Hospital, hosted a fun-filled Super Hero Workshop for families affected by cancer.
Read MoreCelebrating Social Workers: CancerCare’s Interns Reflect on Their Experience
Each academic year, CancerCare welcomes students for a second-year field placement, who have an interest in the field of oncology social work. The internship program offers students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer on a person’s life. As part of National Social Work Month, we asked […]
Read MoreCancerCare Social Worker, Mayra Sandoval, Discusses Her Work With the Latino Community
“The most rewarding aspect of my job is knowing that my clients are heard. It fills me with joy knowing I am making a difference in their lives by listening and empowering them every step of the way.”
Read MoreHelping Kids and Adolescents Cope With a Cancer Diagnosis
Children can have many different reactions when they learn that they or someone they love has been diagnosed with cancer. CancerCare for Kids provides free, professional support services for parents, children and adolescents affected by cancer, as well as information about helping children understand cancer and additional resources.
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