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To be honest, I’m not much of a joiner. I have a lot of great friends, but I don’t belong to many other social groups. I’m not on a sports team, nor do I attend a specific church or work for a ...

For people struggling with cancer, the best compliment to chemotherapy and radiation may be simply meeting and talking with others who are fighting their own battle with the disease. "We believe the ...

Distress and isolation frequently affect individuals with cancer and oncology care providers. Both oncology care teams and patient communities play a crucial role in offering support during ...