Tips from Your Cancer Care Team – Coping with Treatment During the Holidays
Posted December 8th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
The holiday season can be stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting. This is often even more true if you are undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. It’s important to still enjoy the holiday season, but without pushing yourself too hard. So, here’s a list of tips that will hopefully allow you to navigate your cancer treatments during […]
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Posted August 17th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
One of my favorite things about being a radiation therapist is the relationships that are formed, and the bonds that are created with patients. In most cases, I get the opportunity to interact with my patients daily for several weeks. I know that patients also value this relationship and I have been told hundreds of […]
When Caregiving Takes a Toll
Posted May 28th, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks, OncoLink will feature blogs about common mental health challenges faced by cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Please remember, if you are in crisis, help is available. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline 800-950-6264 A caregiver is someone […]
Mental Health Awareness for Health Care Providers
Posted May 21st, 2021
Courtney Misher, MPH, BSRT(T)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks, OncoLink will feature blogs about common mental health challenges faced by cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Please remember, if you are in crisis, help is available. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline 800-950-6264 Mental health disorders are […]