Dr. Michelle Fingeret has spent the last 18 years providing body image counseling to adult cancer survivors. As a...
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3 Different Ways to Rekindle the Spark
Sex isn’t exactly a topic we’re used to openly discussing with others — even with those closest to us. Neither is the...
How to Share Your Cancer Diagnosis at Work
Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others is an incredibly personal decision. Without a roadmap to follow, you might...
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone with Cancer
Iris peer mentor Bethany was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer at 30 years old. When she started losing...
Doing the Holidays Differently
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But for many people, especially those living with...
“How Can I Help?” 5 Ways to Turn Offers of Assistance into Real Support
“What can I do?” “Let me know how I can help!” “If you need anything, just ask.” Once you share your cancer diagnosis...
Know Your Resources: Work & Disability
Concerns around work can be a primary stressor for those who are working when they are diagnosed with cancer....
Caring for Yourself While Caregiving
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer it can have a significant impact on the entire family, especially the...
Adapting to Cancer as a Family
Families come in various shapes and sizes. For some, intimate partners and children may serve as a family, while for...