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Cancer Survivorship: A Celebration that Comes with Uncertainty

2024-05-21T22:12:18+00:00

There are nearly 17 million cancer survivors in the United States. This number continues to grow as we discover better ways to diagnose and treat cancer. The word “survivor” means different things to different people, but whether you use the word “survivor” or prefer a word like “warrior,” the idea is the same. National Cancer [...]

Cancer Survivorship: A Celebration that Comes with Uncertainty2024-05-21T22:12:18+00:00

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Support

2024-05-21T22:07:49+00:00

Did you know that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month? Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and is also one of the most preventable cancers according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It often begins as an unusual, uncontrolled growth on the skin. Anyone can [...]

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Support2024-05-21T22:07:49+00:00

The Caregiver Experience and How to Prevent Burnout

2024-01-16T17:09:38+00:00

Caregivers to someone with cancer spend an average of 8 hours per day providing care to their loved one. The demands of caregiving depend on several different things — stage of disease, types of symptoms experienced, treatment side effects, and more. A caregiver’s response to the cancer diagnosis, treatment, and journey itself can be [...]

The Caregiver Experience and How to Prevent Burnout2024-01-16T17:09:38+00:00

New Year’s Resolutions to Stay Strong & Carry On

2024-02-26T22:58:16+00:00

Here at the Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast, we all want to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. With 2022 right around the corner, we also want to share a few possible New Year’s resolutions for everyone affected by cancer. They might not all apply to you, depending [...]

New Year’s Resolutions to Stay Strong & Carry On2024-02-26T22:58:16+00:00

Coping With Cancer During the Holidays

2024-02-27T17:10:21+00:00

Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate. Many people enjoy reuniting with family and friends, exchanging gifts, enjoying meals, and honoring family traditions during this time. However, sometimes people with cancer and their loved ones feel uncertainty and “out of step” from the rest of the world during the holidays. In fact, [...]

Coping With Cancer During the Holidays2024-02-27T17:10:21+00:00
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