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Guidance for the emotional side of cancer
Written by Jheanelle Bailey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, for patients, survivors, and the caregivers beside them.
Scanxiety: How to Cope With Anxiety Before Cancer Scans
Scanxiety is the anxiety and dread that build before cancer scans and while waiting for results. It is common, and it is treatable. Practical ways to cope, and when to reach for support.
Read articlePatientCoping With the First Days After a Cancer Diagnosis
The first days after a cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted. Steadying steps for the early stretch, and how mental-health care helps from the start.
Read articleCaregiverCaregiver Burnout in Cancer Care: Signs and What Helps
Caring for someone with cancer is one of the most demanding roles there is. The signs of caregiver burnout, what helps, and when to reach for support.
Read articlePatientTelehealth Psychiatry in Cancer Care: What to Expect
What telehealth psychiatric care looks like during cancer treatment in Florida, who it helps, and what actually happens at a first video visit.
Read articlePatientCan Cancer Patients Take Antidepressants?
In most cases, yes — antidepressants are commonly and safely used during cancer treatment. What a careful prescriber checks first, and why the decision is individualized.
Read articleCaregiverTherapy for Cancer Caregivers in Florida: Support That Fits Your Life
Caregivers carry a real, documented load. What therapy for cancer caregivers addresses, the support available in Florida, and how to start when time is the scarcest thing you have.
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