It’s springtime, which means soon there will be lots of walks and runs to raise much-needed funds for lifesaving research and programs to serve people with cancer. Participating in these events is a great way to raise awareness, help fund research and support services, and demonstrate your support for those facing cancer. Many cancer organizations
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Cancer is no fun, plain and simple. What is fun? Free things. And if you have cancer, it’s nice to get some free things just for being part of this club you never asked to join. I’ve scoured the interwebs, my own connections and my trusty go-to resources I always recommend to people with cancer
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One of the reasons I am such a huge advocate for hospice care at the end of life is because of their holistic approach to care. The hospice philosophy looks at the whole person, and works to make them (and their caregivers, family members and loved ones) comfortable and improve their quality of life at
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My Cancer Resources is reader-supported. When you buy through links on the site, I may earn a small affiliate commission, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Who decided that celebration or reward stickers were just for kids? I think no matter what age we are we should
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If you’re going to receive chemotherapy as part of your treatment plan, it’s likely that your healthcare provider has recommended a port, also called a port-a-cath. A chemo port is a small implantable device about the size of a quarter that is placed under the skin and has a flexible tube that connects to a
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With a cancer diagnosis, you’re immediately thrown into a world of unknown specialists and treatment options. This post describes the different types of cancer doctors that you may meet, what they do, and the specialized education they have completed. Hopefully, this will help you feel more confident as you navigate the world of cancer care.
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The way I work with people with cancer and their caregivers is to use a holistic approach. Holistic is a term that means to look at the whole of a thing, and not just its separate parts. Holistic health care (and holistic cancer coaching) focuses on the health of your entire being. This means that
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I first came across a What Cancer Cannot Do poem printable years ago when I was a hospice volunteer. Its beautiful words have encouraged me and I’ve been able to share it with others facing cancer in hopes it would provide them some peace as well. The poem was a great reminder when I was
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Around the world, different months are designated to increase the public’s awareness of, raise money, promote regular screening and early detection for and celebrate research breakthroughs for various health conditions. Cancer is no different. There are many days, weeks, and months dedicated to specific cancer types. On the date or during the week or month,
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Nausea is one of the most common, unpleasant, and most distressing side effects of chemotherapy. It is estimated that 80% or more cancer patients experience nausea at some point during their treatment. Some patients struggle so much with nausea and vomiting that they will delay treatments and consider refusing future treatments due to the fear
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