In the mid-1960s, Dr. James Holland built germ-free units, the so-called “Life Islands,” at the Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. Chemotherapy patients would reside for several weeks, ...

Isolation post-cancer diagnosis can lead to despair; community support is crucial for emotional well-being. Joining cancer support groups can be challenging but offers transformative friendships and ...

Loneliness raises risk of death by 34 percent among cancer patients Social isolation linked to an 11 percent increase in cancer-specific mortality Emotional and physical toll of cancer may amplify ...

Despite finally opening a long-planned alternative to its old isolation cells this year, Oregon’s largest youth prison continues to use its 1950s-era Intervention Unit nicknamed the “dungeon” and has ...

Distress and isolation frequently affect individuals with cancer and oncology care providers. Both oncology care teams and patient communities play a crucial role in offering support during ...