A Conversation with
Barry Bostwick – Surviving Prostate Cancer Wasn't in the Script
You may recognize Barry Bostwick as ABC TV’s Spin City Mayor Randall Winston, Broadway’s original Danny Zuko in Grease, Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pirate King in the Joseph Papp production of The Pirates of Penzanze, or Lt. “Lady” Aster in War and Remembrance. Of all the roles he’s played, none has required more from him than his current role as prostate cancer survivor.
Navigating the entertainment industry continues to go smoothly for this versatile actor, but the channels of personal intimacy have been more difficult to maneuver.
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Congratulations on Finishing Your Cancer Treatment!
The end of cancer treatment is often a time to rejoice. You are probably relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment and are ready to put the experience behind you. Yet at the same time, you may feel sad and worried. It’s common to be concerned about whether the cancer will come back and what you should do after treatment.
When Neurologic Complications of Cancer Occur
Neurologic complications occur frequently in people with cancer. They can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles, causing weakness, seizures, or confusion.
Can Faith Make You Well?
Can faith make you well? Although there are a few studies that suggest that people with cancer may have longer survival if they are actively religious, the research is by no means certain on this matter. Although you might not live any longer, research indicates that you might live better, that your quality of life may be higher, and that your sense of well-being may be greater.
2010 National Cancer Survivors Day
In cooperation with the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, Coping is pleased to provide you with the official coverage of NCSD 2010. This 23rd annual Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, June 6, in over 700 communities throughout the world.
Depression in the Older Adult with Cancer
“Wouldn’t you feel depressed if you had cancer?” This question is often asked by people with cancer. It’s natural when confronting a cancer diagnosis to feel many different emotions, including sadness, anxiety, fear, and anger. If these feelings continue to persist or escalate, they may be an indication of a clinically harmful depression. Knowing the signs and symptoms of depression is critical to getting the help you deserve, and to getting back on your feet.
The Night the Lights Went Out
by Kate Cassorla
Eleven months after my non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, I awoke in the middle of the night to a power outage. Assuming that the whole neighborhood was without electricity, I set the alarm on my cell phone and went back to sleep. When the alarm rang, I proceeded to my eldest daughter’s room to wake her up for school. Oddly, her bedroom had power, as did all my neighbors’ homes.
