Lung Cancer and Blood Clots: What’s the Connection?Many people with cancer may not be aware of their risk for developing blood clots, especially during treatment. Blood clots, also called thromboembolisms, can develop in veins that carry blood... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care Basics: Why is it important and how can we practice it?Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept in our world for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980’s as “activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with lung cancer, and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as both a symptom of lung cancer... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a NutshellEveryone today knows it's better to quit smoking, that are some significant rewards to quitting smoking. When my parents started smoking in the first half of the 20th century, the... By kathi-macnaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments