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Healing Through Hope

How do people keep hope alive when dealing with cancer?

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Mosaics of Meaning

For the social workers, psycho-oncologists and chaplains who help people sort through the questions posed by cancer, focusing on the big picture can bring life into focus.

Coping With Cancer

In this first installment of a new series on faith and hope, CR explores what keeps people going in the midst of illness and turmoil.

Journeying With Hope

Life doesn't come with directions, but the experiences of other survivors can be a much-needed guide for patients confronting cancer and life beyond.

Dancing With Grace

For caregivers, coping with a loved one's cancer diagnosis can require a delicate step.
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By Damaris Christensen

Up Close and Personal

Health care professionals balance sorrow and joy in caring for cancer patients

By Damaris Christensen


Illustrations by Anthony Russo

Many doctors and nurses express surprise—and even frustration—that when they tell people about their jobs, the immediate response is, “That must be really hard.” In fact, those who work most closely and most regularly with cancer patients often characterize their career as a “calling,” and say it ...



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