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08/25/2025

Caroline Klein left this world with the hope that "if one good thing can come out of this, then that makes makes me happy". Reading this article about her courageous attitude has inspired me, and I've no doubt countless others, to ensure her eternal happiness.

She saw her cancer diagnosis as a “license to live” — and hoped to be remembered for the way she did just that.

08/19/2025

August is National Wellness Month. While this page tends to focus on illness, we mustn't forget to overlook nurturing wellness: exercise, nutrition, rest and sleep, mindfulness, social connections, hobbies, seeking support, journaling, active listening, practicing gratitude, setting boundaries, honoring one's spirit are among the practices that can keep us vital and heard no matter what stage of life.

08/06/2025

This article can help find the words - and actions - to support those faced with a loss, or even a difficult diagnosis.

Suffering a bereavement is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through in life. Receiving love and support from others can make a huge difference, so it’s wonderful that you want to be there for someone who’s grieving and that you’re thinking carefully about how to help them.

08/06/2025

Approximately 90% of all melanomas are caused by ultraviolet radiation. During this Sun Safety Awareness month, remember an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.

07/29/2025

What happens to consciousness after death? Is there a "third state"? Some theories suggest there very well may be.

Many researchers have explored this subject of what happens to your consciousness after you die, and some have found some pretty interesting things.

07/26/2025

While immunotherapy can and often does yield excellent results in the treatment of cancer, it's important to bear in mind for those undergoing such treatment, side effects ranging from mild to severe can occur, varying from person to person - sometimes showing up in in sudden and insidious ways, even after treatment has ended. For those undergoing such therapy, please be aware of adverse reactions and immediately report any untoward symptoms to the overseeing health care team.

Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp, 44, is undergoing treatment for stage 4 melanoma, which has spread to her brain and lungs, making her fight especially complex. Her Immunotherapy treatment had to be paused after she struggled with its side effects.

07/18/2025

“There is no footprint too small that cannot leave an imprint on this world”

07/15/2025

An often overlooked grief

Counselors call it “disenfranchised grief.” Readers tell us how they coped with the loss of an old friend.

07/07/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time to remember those parents who have lost a child of any age - support them, honor the memory of their child by remembering them with love and respect, engage in open conversation, offer simple acts of kindness and understanding in their grief.

06/28/2025

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06/28/2025

Immunotherapy has advanced into one of the most powerful tools in cancer care. It is now used to treat a growing number of cancers, including lung, melanoma, bladder, kidney, head and neck, and certain types of breast cancer and is also showing promise in treating cervical, esophageal, and liver cancers, as well as lymphoma and leukemia. Immunotherapy can be used at various stages of cancer, but it is particularly effective in advanced or recurrent cancers.

This Cancer Immunotherapy Month, we’re spotlighting the breakthroughs that empower your immune system to fight melanoma. Immunotherapy, first pioneered in melanoma, has revolutionized treatment in this space and beyond, making the word “cure” possible for many patients. Learn how immunotherapy is reshaping treatment and bringing back hope to patients at: https://www.curemelanoma.org/patient-eng/melanoma-treatment/immunotherapy