Coping - NCI-CONNECTions
Rare brain and spine tumor coping news and commentaries from patients and health and wellness experts. Includes inspiring messages, advice and tips, and positive coping strategies to live fully.
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Surviving Life-Altering Effects of a Brain TumorCarol has spent nearly half her life living with her ependymoma diagnosis. She shares the long-term side effects and positive experiences from her cancer journey.
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Coping with Loneliness and Creating New Traditions this Holiday SeasonThe holidays are a time to reflect and connect with your loved ones. During these uncertain times, make plans to create new holiday traditions.
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Connecting with Others with a Rare Cancer DiagnosisMarcela discovered an ependymoma in her spinal cord. Living internationally, she shares how she found support online and chose to participate in a study to help others.
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Advice from the Brain Tumor CommunityTo help guide you through your brain tumor journey, patients, caregivers, doctors, and advocates share their advice.
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Cancer Survivor Shares 3 Tips to Enhance Your Visit to NIHSarah was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with an ependymoma. She has been coming to NIH for care for four years. Sarah shares her tips to help others.
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Q&A: How to Manage Living with Cancer During the HolidaysOur neuro-oncology care providers answered the most common questions they receive during the holidays. Read their advice to help you manage living with a brain and spine tumor so you can enjoy the holiday season.
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Wellness Counselor Helps Patients and Caregivers Connect and CopeAlvina Acquaye helps people with brain and spine tumors and their caregivers cope with life stressors related to their diagnosis. She shares information about the educational and support group she started and the impact of her research.
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Four-time PNET Survivor Shares Coping TipsDunamis was age four when she had her first surgery to remove a brain tumor. 15 years and four surgeries later, she finally received an accurate diagnosis: PNET. She shares how she positively copes and finds hope.
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Inspiring Messages from the Brain Tumor CommunityTo help motivate you through your journey as a brain tumor survivor or caregiver, others in the brain tumor community share some words of encouragement.
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3 Tips for Caregiver Self-CareBeing a caregiver to a patient with a brain or spine tumor is an important and challenging role, but caregivers need to focus on their health and wellness too.