For many patients, there may come a point where you need to make some difficult cancer treatment decisions. Depending on your case, you may have gone through multiple rounds of treatment, possibly including chemo, radiation, maybe even surgery, and your doctor will likely recommend something else if the previous treatments haven’t worked. But at that point, you may be wondering if you want to continue treating the cancer, or would you rather focus on making your remaining time as enjoyable...

I hear this question a lot in my work as a counselor: "Should I get a second opinion for cancer treatment?" And if someone is wondering this, my answer is most often yes. Or at least, you should feel empowered to seek one if you feel you need it, without any fear or guilt. In this post, I’m breaking down when a second opinion makes sense, the steps for getting one, and why advocating for yourself is so important. Should You Get a Second Opinion for Cancer Treatment? The most common reason...

Rest and rejuvenation are so important to both our physical and mental health. In fact, there are 7 different types of rest we all need, and vacation is a great way to get that much-needed rest. Everyone deserves a vacation! Especially if you have been living with cancer or are in the midst of treatment. So today I’m sharing 5 great tips for staying healthy while on vacation to keep your body feeling great. 5 Ways To Stay Healthy on Vacation Staying healthy on vacation means following a lot...