Cancer Truth Notes: #25

Cancer Truth Note: #25 These are ALL COMMON long or late occurring side effects of cancer treatment for survivors and family members. Depression, anxiety, fear of recurrence, difficulty returning to work, and post-traumatic stress. This was part of a New England...

Cancer Truth Note: #24

Cancer Truth Note: #24 Changing your view can boost your wellbeing, physically and mentally! This is not about exercise. It can be done by most people on most days. Even if moving around is a little challenging. Get up from wherever you are chilling, step outside, and...

Cancer Truth Note: #23

Cancer Truth Note: #23 Giving and receiving is good for our mental health and wellbeing.  This original post happens to be happening on Christmas day in the U.S. a great day to talk about giving and receiving. Today I want you to think about not giving things but...

Cancer Truth Notes: #22

Cancer Truth Note: #22 Asking for help is necessary for mental health. Whether navigating a diagnosis, treatment, or the unavoidable new normal of survivorship, asking for help and being open to receiving it is important for maintaining good mental help. We all need...

Cancer Truth Notes: #21

Cancer Truth Note: #21 Physician burnout affects access to providers and patient care.  In a study published by the Mayo Clinic in September of 2022, 62.8% of U.S. physicians reported burnout in 2021 compared with 38.2% in 2020. In the same study the Mayo clinic...