Health

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]