CRC-logo-color-01

Blog Archive

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Be Kind

I’ve written columns in the past that suggest what to say and what not to say to a person with cancer. Many readers have found those suggestions helpful, but a few

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Just Listen

Visitors often leave the Cancer Resource Center with words of sincere appreciation. They’ll say, “You were so helpful to me.” What’s noteworthy is how often this help had taken the

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Blended Families and Cancer

I regularly write about communication within a family when someone is dealing with cancer. American families are, of course, often blended families. People remarry. Connections change. When cancer is diagnosed,

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

A health professional in the family

A Health Professional in the Family Sooner or later, someone in your family will be diagnosed with cancer. If you’re a doctor, nurse, scientist, or other health professional, you may

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Better Phrase Than Staying Strong

If your loved one has cancer, you may sense an obligation to be strong. The phrase “Be strong” is branded into our brains, but I wish we had a better

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

When A Loved One Has Cancer

A cancer diagnosis changes your life and the lives of the people who love you. It can be especially challenging for your loved ones because they may want to appear

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Groundhog Friends

I’m often asked how to be a friend to someone with cancer. I generally answer this question by encouraging them to be good listeners and to be present for their

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Mental Illness And Cancer

If anyone deserves a guaranteed place in heaven, it’s people who support a loved one who has both serious mental illness and cancer. This is more common than one might

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes logo

Holiday Gifts

I have been thinking about gift suggestions for people who are being treated for cancer and for those who have recently completed treatment. As a starting point, my recommendation is