Cancer ghosting: A silent side effect of survivorship

“Cancer ghosting” is a relatively new term that has gained popularity among people diagnosed with cancer. It refers to the all-too-common phenomenon of receiving a cancer diagnosis and then watching friends and family members “ghost,” or disappear from your life. 

Siblings in remission race to honor everyday cancer heroes – and each other

More than $80,000 was raised during this year's Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk to support cancer patients and their families. For survivors, the race was about something more personal: celebrating life, one step at a time.

Sometimes it's something

Routine dental visit leads to life-saving cancer diagnosis

Palliative or supportive care: What's in a name?

As a hospice and palliative care specialist, I see the dedication of our dietitian as she arranges essential supplies and counsels our patients.

Palliative care: The untapped potential in your lung cancer journey

Palliative care is a holistic approach designed to improve the quality of life for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses like lung cancer. A dedicated team of doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists collaborates with a patient’s existing health care providers to offer an extra layer of support and specialized care. Palliative care aims to relieve symptoms, side effects and stress for those living with lung cancer.

Sticking together is key for family's cancer journey

The family’s patriarch, Guillermo Durazo, Jr. — Willie to his friends and family — woke up at 4 a.m. with chest pains. The 72-year-old veteran and retired entrepreneur had bouts of diverticulitis; he associated the pain with the condition and went to the emergency room for treatment.

Little did Willie Durazo, Jr. know that his quick action not only saved his life but would take him and his family on an eight-month journey through cancer.