Grief and Loss See All  Grief and Cancer in Grief and Loss Grieving is a normal response to a loss. The loss can include the loss of your normal daily routine, the impact of the diagnosis on other family members, and the financial impact of the diagnosis. ...more  Grief and Loss in Grief and Loss Grief moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial, to anger and guilt, to finding a source of comfort, to eventually adjusting to the loss.

Records and Documents See All  Living Wills Offer Peace of Mind in Records and Documents A living will tells others how you want to be treated when it comes to life-sustaining measures. ...more  Patient Rights in Records and Documents If you are unhappy with the home health or hospice care you are receiving, you should notify the provider's administrator, your state health department, and the Better Business Bureau. ...more

Sexual Concerns See All  Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer in Sexual Concerns Treatment for cancer can cause many changes that may affect your sexuality. It can also change the physical or emotional closeness you share with another person. Different treatments can cause different physical and psychological changes that can affect how you feel, look, and function. These changes may be temporary, or they may last a long time. ...more  Life After Cancer: Changes in a Woman’s Sex Life in Sexual Concerns Many women have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment.

Spiritual Needs See All  Coping with Cancer in Spiritual Needs You can find many ways to cope with stress. The goal of each approach, whether it is coping skills or relaxation techniques, is to bring you from a place of tension to a place of serenity—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. ...more  Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life? in Spiritual Needs A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people.

Cancer Survivorship See All  Life After Cancer: Diet, Exercise, and Weight in Cancer Survivorship After cancer treatment, eating a healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, and getting regular physical activity are key parts of your recovery. ...more  Life After Cancer: Fatigue in Cancer Survivorship After cancer treatment ends, you may find that you still feel tired and unable to do the things you want and need to do. Cancer-related fatigue is a very common problem for cancer survivors. It may last for months or even years after cancer treatment ends.

Work and Finances See All  Health Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors in Work and Finances You have rights under federal and state laws to help you buy and keep coverage. But these rights are not comprehensive, and they may vary depending on where you live, what kind of coverage you have or seek, and other factors. ...more  Sample Appeal Letter for Services Denied as 'Not a Covered Benefit' in Work and Finances You can use this letter as a model for an efficient, effective appeal letter. You may also need to enlist the help of a legal professional.

Multimedia See All  Abdominal Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems.

Cancer and Nutrition See All  Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins in Cancer and Nutrition Good nutrition is important even before cancer treatment begins. The main goal is to try to keep your weight constant while eating as many healthy nutrients as possible. Read on to learn more. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Cancer and Nutrition You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Bone Loss See All  Osteoporosis in Women with Cancer in Bone Loss If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones. ...more  Osteoporosis in Men with Cancer in Bone Loss Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.

Diarrhea See All  Diarrhea and Chemotherapy in Diarrhea Your healthcare provider may prescribe a medicine to control your symptoms. Or if symptoms persist, you may need fluid replacement intravenously (IV). It is possible to replace these fluids intravenously on an outpatient basis. When you are having chemotherapy, you should not take any over-the-counter medicines for diarrhea without first talking with your healthcare provider. ...more  Cancer and Nutrition: Foods to Manage Diarrhea in Diarrhea During cancer treatment, you need enough calories and protein.