After your cancer diagnosis, you may be bombarded with well-wishers, encouraging you to keep a positive outlook. This can provide comfort and motivation to stay positive during the difficult days ahead. Encouragement is indeed needed on the cancer journey, and focusing on positive thoughts does improve mental health. So there is definitely a time and place […]
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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. Guys can be really hard to shop for. But they, too, need and deserve to be treated and pampered. This is
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When someone is diagnosed with cancer, you might be at a loss for what to say. You might want to cheer them up, so you say something like, “You’ll be fine, you’ve got this – you’re such a fighter. Just think positive!” You want them to focus on positive emotions and to “stay strong”. You’d
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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. Choosing the right gift for someone undergoing cancer treatment requires more than good intentions. It takes some awareness and empathy. If
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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. If you’re looking for great gifts for a child with cancer, you’ve come to the right place! This gift guide provides
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I’ve already written a post on childhood cancer facts, but today I want to highlight the appalling lack of funding for childhood cancer research in the United States. Here are some childhood cancer funding facts and suggestions on what each of us can do to turn this around. Funding is
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Getting a cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down. Suddenly, there are loads of tests to be run, decisions to be made, doctor visits, and treatments – it’s completely overwhelming. There’s also the logistics of getting to and from all the appointments for lab work, scans, cancer care at treatment centers, and follow-up appointments.
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This silent cancer is the deadliest of all cancer of the female reproductive system, and (possibly because it involves the reproductive system) is not openly talked about. But because this type of cancer can affect any individual with ovaries, it is important to raise awareness so that people know
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In earlier posts, I’ve talked about why it’s important for people with cancer to stay hydrated. I’ve also shared some juicing recipes and talked about IV hydration therapy. One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated is to drink more water. Most of us think we drink more water than we actually do. Without a bottle that shows
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Hospice care is a type of compassionate care centered around providing comfort in a patient’s final days. Hospice care focuses on keeping patients comfortable after they have stopped curative treatment (treatment designed to cure a disease, like cancer). If cancer doesn’t respond to treatments and if there are no other options to try, or if
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