Neuropathy (nerve damage) can be very distressing to people with cancer. It can be a mild annoyance all the way up to pain that doesn’t let you move much and can really impact your quality of life. One way to try and relieve the pain and discomfort is through acupuncture. Acupuncture for neuropathy is becoming […]
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Good nutrition during cancer treatment is important, but it can be tough to eat a healthy diet of foods that taste good and don’t aggravate side effects you might be experiencing from treatment. Enter bone broth. You might have heard of it, but may be wondering: is bone broth good for cancer patients? Below I’ll
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Perhaps you’ve just been diagnosed, or are looking for a place to get a second opinion on how to proceed with treating your cancer. I recommend searching for Commission on Cancer (CoC) approved cancer programs. I have worked in places that are a CoC-accredited cancer program, and others that did not have the accreditation.
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November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Though rates are declining in the United States, this type of cancer is still a leading cause of death in other parts of the world. Read on to learn more about stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer. What is Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer develops in the lining of the
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During cancer treatment, you might hear about different types of care that are available, including palliative care (also known as comfort care) and hospice care. This guide compares comfort care vs. hospice care. I’m a big fan of palliative care. I know firsthand how these ‘wraparound services’ really help patients and families. I helped my
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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, so in this article, we’ll talk about the important role the liver plays in your body, the most common types of liver cancer and their risk factors. Understanding the Liver The liver is one of the largest organs in your body. It is located in the upper right part
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Many people assume that grief is only a reaction to death. In reality, it’s a response to all sorts of losses. Everyone reacts differently to grief, but there are some common stages that people go through. What are the six stages of grief? Let’s explore each of them and how they may relate to your
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Kids battling cancer need pick-me-ups, especially for long hospital stays and extended time away from friends and family members. I’ve compiled a list of free stuff for pediatric cancer patients. I’ve recommended a number of these organizations over the years to patients and families, and I discovered some new resources as I researched for this
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Anxiety is a common but unwelcome visitor for most people with cancer and their caregivers. Anxiety is more than worry and more than negative thoughts; it’s an intense emotion that, if left unchecked, can really interfere with someone’s life. But there is a simple technique that can be used anywhere, at any time, to help
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Yep, I said it out loud – I vote to end the tradition of ringing the bell when cancer treatment is done! I know this is a controversial opinion, but hear me out…. For those that don’t know, there is a tradition in hospitals and clinics around the world where on the last day of
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New resources are added to the library a few times a month, so check back in regularly to see what else I’ve created for you!
