About Hospice See All  Hospice Care Overview in About Hospice Hospice care usually involves relieving symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the person and their family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill patient peace, comfort, and dignity. ...more  Hospice or Palliative Care: Management in About Hospice Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team often includes healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, and trained volunteers.

Family Support See All  Parental Cancer: Questions and Answers About Changes in Family Rhythms and Routines in Family Support Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion, but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment. ...more  For Kids: When Someone You Love Has Cancer in Family Support If someone you love has cancer, you probably feel sad, angry, and confused. It's OK to feel this way. Cancer is a serious disease. Your loved one is sick. He or she will need to see the healthcare provider a lot.

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.