Survey highlights widespread emotional impact of cancer on patients and their families

Life After Cancer: 6 Things They Never Tell You About Survivorship

As a survivor, you're really never done with cancerMedically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MDFatCamera / Getty Images Survivorship may come with its own challengesBefore Scott Capozza, PT MS, went to his college roommate's wedding six weeks after finishing his cancer treatment, he’d been told a lot about how his health would be affected. He knew about the loss of white blood cells, he knew he was going to lose his hair, and he knew the nausea wou…

Survey highlights widespread emotional impact of cancer on patients and their families

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event for patients that can cause short- and long-term mental health concerns as they shift to living within a new timeline driven by weeks or months between medical follow-up appointments.

How cancer affects the mental health of patients and their loved ones

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event—not just for the person diagnosed, but also for their loved ones. It often brings emotional challenges, including anxiety and depression, as people adjust to a new life filled with medical appointments, uncertainty, and fear of what’s ahead. A recent survey by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur […] The post How cancer affects the mental health of patients and their loved ones …

El Camino Health program guides patients after cancer

At El Camino Health, cancer treatment goes beyond surgeries, medicines and procedures – thanks to its Cancer Survivorship Program that addresses patients’ complex emotional healing.