The role of caregiver is often thrust upon us unexpectedly. We may find ourselves caring for a spouse, parent, child, or friend who has cancer. It can be a daunting and overwhelming task. The physical and emotional toll that cancer takes on caregivers is...
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You cannot imagine how much you don’t know about the cancer world until you visit it. Your journey starts with three of the worst words you can ever hear “You have cancer.” Many people’s first reaction is, “Am I going to die?” It’s not unusual...
You cannot imagine how much yo...
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The C-word! I hate it! I’ve heard it four times in my life, and I never want to hear it again. I remember it so clearly. The first time I heard that word applied to me, I was just 44 years old, living in a suburb...
The C-word! I hate it! I’ve he...
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Although tattoos aren't for everyone, they can be a powerful, artistic and creative way to express ourselves. And self expression is one way we can work through the emotional rollercoaster we embark on with a cancer diagnosis. So if getting a tattoo is something you...
Although tattoos aren't for ev...
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The beginning of my journey started with a regular annual female check-up and mammogram. There is nothing to worry about, just the annoying office visit. Frankly, I had put it off for the last three years because I had been too busy with a very...
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When a person first gets a cancer diagnosis, they’re often so overwhelmed they have no idea how to ask for help or what to ask for—but they sure need it. If you have a friend or family member with cancer, you want to help. So,...
When a person first gets a can...
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When you're first diagnosed with cancer, one of the first things you likely think about is how your treatment will affect your work life. You may be worried about how much time you'll need to take off, how your coworkers will react, or whether you'll...
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No matter what stage of the marriage you’re in, a cancer diagnosis can rock your world to the core. When my wife and I first found out that she had breast cancer, the whole experience was very surreal. We were at a point in our lives...
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Psychological stress caused by cancer over a long period of time directly impacts wellbeing and quality of life. Understanding potential triggers can help cancer patients cope with the change.Psychological stress is an undeniable side effect of cancer treatment. Coming face to face with one’s mortality...
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We all know that a cancer diagnosis also affects family members to a great extent—but it’s difficult to fathom how much of your reality can change when this happens. We often see glimpses of how cancer can affect healthy and happy families, but it’s when...
We all know that a cancer di...
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