By: Kyle Doherty From: onclive.com Key Takeaways Financial needs and stress significantly correlate with increased psychoneurological symptoms in breast cancer survivors. Symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are notably associated with stress and financial needs. Social determinants of health, assessed through questionnaires and the Area Deprivation Index, impact symptom burden. Targeted interventions addressing financial and stress management could …
6 Ways to Stay Socially Connected While Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
From: healthline.com Staying connected with friends after a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging — even when plenty of people are offering help and wishing you well. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a deeply personal experience and facing the challenges of living with and treating cancer can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to want time to yourself to process your …
Translated Tool from NCCN Measures Mental Health “Temperature” of People with Cancer
The NCCN Distress Thermometer enables discussion and treatment of distress as part of routine care for people with cancer. This free resource is now translated into 46 languages for global accessibility. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States—today announced the NCCN Distress Thermometer has been translated into 46 languages. This free resource …