A challenging diagnosis often leads people to think about their legacy, what and who they will eventually leave behind.

Megan Roy is a nurse navigator for lung cancer patients at the Abramson Cancer Center. To learn more about her role, check out our interview with Megan.

Andy Sealy, a metastatic breast cancer patient at Penn, discusses some positive and negative experiences she's had throughout her journey and offers advice for those who may know someone diagnosed with metastatic cancer.

While undergoing cancer treatment for the second time in her life, Marian Vallotton was determined to stare down her fear.

Self care isn't just for people with cancer. Helpers and caregivers need self care just as urgently, so that we can be present for our loved ones.

Palliative care is specialized care for people and families facing serious illnesses, like cancer. It addresses physical and emotional symptoms and helps people and families make personal decisions about care.

While work is important, we also have to balance our energy, health and well being. Here are a few tips to think about when returning to work during or after cancer care.

Hospice care provides humane and compassionate care for people in the final phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible.

​People facing a serious illness can find it difficult to express their feelings to others. Writing is an effective way to handle the many different emotions triggered by living with cancer.

"Scanxiety" describes the apprehension felt by people with cancer as they wait for their next scan. Here are some ways to cope with it.