Turn Dark Chemo Days Into Cozy Moments With These 5 Hygge Tips
Cancer can make your world feel very small. You put your professional life, hobbies, and passions on hold—or at least on a lower gear—to focus on healing. Feeling isolated because of your illness, ...
When you’re undergoing cancer treatment, your life is put on pause. A rollercoaster of treatments takes over your days. Yet it’s so important to also carve out moments of me-time. Turn your bathroo...
Can You Still Cuddle Your Pet While Getting Chemo?
Pets can offer comfort and welcome distraction during cancer treatment. That’s incredibly valuable, especially because your world often feels so much smaller when you’re living with cancer. But you...
3 Thoughtful DIY Gifts That Truly Support a Friend With Cancer
Visiting a colleague, friend, family member or neighbor with cancer, but no idea what gift would truly bring comfort? We’ve got three heartfelt suggestions that are guaranteed to be appreciated—and...
6 Children’s Books That Help Explain Cancer
How do you talk to children about cancer — a disease that can suddenly take up so much space in a family’s life? Books can be a gentle bridge: they use simple words, age-appropriate metaphors, and ...
Staying Hydrated During Chemo: 3 Easy Tips That Really Work
Drink plenty — that’s the golden rule. And not just on extremely hot days. When you’re undergoing chemotherapy or taking other medication, hydration is essential to flush out toxins and prevent deh...
What to Do (and Not Do) When a Friend Has Cancer
When a friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to feel uncertain about how best to respond. Maybe you avoid the topic out of fear of saying the wrong thing. Or you overwhelm your friend with u...
How to Tell Your Workplace You Have Cancer
Sharing bad news is never easy. And when it’s about yourself, it becomes even harder. How do you let people at work know you have cancer? Do you tell all your colleagues? And how do you deal with t...
5 Smart Tips for a Better Conversation with Your Doctor
Do you ever leave a doctor’s appointment with unanswered questions or a confused mind? You’re not alone. Nerves can make you forget important things to ask about your diagnosis or treatment. And me...