Cervical Cancer Care Reimagined: Is First-Line Treatment on the Verge of Transformation?
Join Dr. Bradley Monk, Medical Director of Late-Phase Clinical Research at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, for an insightful webinar on the evolution of cervical cancer care. In this session, Dr. Monk explores the exciting prospect of reimagining first-line treatment approaches in cervical cancer management. Whether you’re a patient, care partner, patient advocate, healthcare […]
Part III – Cumulative Grief: Learning how to honor the many losses that occur in a brief period of time
Cumulative grief, also known as compounded grief, is grief that occurs more than once in a brief period of time. As a person with cancer, a caregiver or professional in this world, we are often met with confronting grief on a frequent basis. So often, we may be unable to process fully the loss that […]
Part II – Body Grief: Losing parts of ourselves and our identity before, during and after cancer treatment
When cancer is diagnosed, there is a common experience for people to feel under attack or betrayed by their own body. Some even experience distrust and dissociation with their body. The multitude of losses that come along with a cancer diagnosis are sometimes met with well-intended but insensitive feedback from those around you. Grieving for […]
Report Back from SGO: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the […]
Part I – Anticipatory Grief: Experiencing grief before the loss has happened
Anticipatory grief is the emotional experience when there is an impending loss that will occur. Often, people associate loss and grief with death, this is just one area in which grief and loss can occur. Anticipatory grief is often a slower grieving process marked by intermittent, small or large losses. In the world of cancer, […]
Embracing Life’s Balancing Act
Do you want to feel empowered and confident in preserving your independence and lowering your risk for injury? Falling is a common issue for adults over 60 and those with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), however, research shows there are effective strategies we can put in place to reduce our chance of falling, and of injury […]
Cervical Chat: Redefining Resilience and Empowering Survivors Facing Recurrence
When cervical cancer returns, it can bring up a lot of emotions and feelings. Cervical cancer survivors Aisha McClellan (@sharecancersupport) and Linda Ryan (@lrsmiles) discuss the challenges and experiences of facing recurrence. Discover valuable insights and resources to empower you in your journey, and learn strategies to maintain your sense of hope and well-being along […]
Tips for Managing Chemobrain
Chemobrain, or mental fogginess, is experienced by many patients during and after cancer treatment. But what are some strategies that help? In this webinar, Dennis Lin, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at City of Hope National Medical Center, will provide tips on how you can manage chemobrain and support better engagement in your daily life. Key […]
Understanding and Managing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which is one of the most common side effects of treatment. Chemotherapy treatments cause peripheral neuropathy by damaging the nerves in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet. This can lead to symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty with mobility, which can greatly impact one’s […]