Beyond Treatment

Beauty

Healing Ink

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on November 7, 2019

Now, mastectomy tattoos are being used as a transformative tool to create beauty and agency that combat feelings of disfigurement and loss of control.

Now, mastectomy tattoos are being used as a transformative tool to create beauty and agency that combat feelings of disfigurement and loss of control.

Smoking

How Does Public Policy Relate to Cancer?

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on May 3, 2019

Regulations, legislation, funding, and other decisions can help to save lives and improve the lives of cancer survivors.

Regulations, legislation, funding, and other decisions can help to save lives and improve the lives of cancer survivors.

Identity

Cancer on Screen as “Cancertainment”

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on November 16, 2018

The changing tone of cancer portrayals seems to be in step with changing societal beliefs. But that doesn’t mean there isn't room for improvement.

The changing tone of cancer portrayals seems to be in step with changing societal beliefs. But that doesn’t mean there isn't room for improvement.

Media

The Unique Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on September 7, 2018

Young adult cancer patients face specific challenges as they experience disease during critical developmental, social, and reproductive years.

Young adult cancer patients face specific challenges as they experience disease during critical developmental, social, and reproductive years.

Health

Cancer-Focused Apps: The Promise and Challenges

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on September 3, 2018

Relatively little is known about the risks and efficacy, as well as data security and protection, of mobile tools for cancer-related health.

Relatively little is known about the risks and efficacy, as well as data security and protection, of mobile tools for cancer-related health.

Health

4 Concerns About At-Home Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on August 22, 2018

Assessing risk for cancer through genetic testing is an important advancement for early detection and prevention—but some argue that the issue is more complex.

Assessing risk for cancer through genetic testing is an important advancement for early detection and prevention—but some argue that the issue is more complex.

Sleep

Dreaming of a Good Night’s Sleep

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on June 27, 2018

One study of cancer patients reporting some type of sleep difficulty at the start of their treatment showed rates close to 60 percent.

One study of cancer patients reporting some type of sleep difficulty at the start of their treatment showed rates close to 60 percent.

Recent research suggests that a significant minority of cancer patients are susceptible to opioid overuse.

Animal Behavior

Cancer and Animals

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on April 16, 2018

Researchers are beginning to recognize the interconnectedness of human and companion animal health.

Researchers are beginning to recognize the interconnectedness of human and companion animal health.

Health

Why Making Treatment Decisions Can Be Hard

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on March 21, 2018

In recent years, an emphasis on patient autonomy has increased individuals’ involvement in their health care decisions.

In recent years, an emphasis on patient autonomy has increased individuals’ involvement in their health care decisions.

Depression

Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on February 28, 2018

Taking steps to avoid the onset of lymphedema is important: The condition is chronic once it has developed and managing it requires a great deal of effort.

Taking steps to avoid the onset of lymphedema is important: The condition is chronic once it has developed and managing it requires a great deal of effort.

What have been the contributions of psycho-oncology?

As a researcher, I devote some of my time enrolling in as a participant in research studies.

There is a need to address quality of life issues, specifically in the area of reproductive health, for young cancer patients.

Health

The Financial Burden of Cancer

Anne Moyer Ph.D. on October 2, 2017

About 29 percent of cancer patients in the U.S. report some kind of financial burden.

About 29 percent of cancer patients in the U.S. report some kind of financial burden.

In deciding whether a research study or a clinical trial is right for them, potential participants should be armed with some knowledge.

Today, cancer is less stigmatized and more openly discussed, but stigma can still affect the well-being of cancer patients.

When cancer's emotional and physical pain makes one feel defective or alone, a place to find support, compassion, and build coping skills has the potential to go a long way.

With the physical, emotional, cognitive, and existential difficulties that cancer patients face, yoga seems like a fitting remedy.

Cancer treatment can make one reluctant to get moving.