“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” – Douglas Wood Caregiver stress is real. The physical and mental strain of caring for a loved one, worrying about their health, and juggling doctor’s appointments and treatments along with all of your other responsibilities
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Donating blood is a simple, but much-needed way to help people with cancer. People with every type of cancer may need blood transfusions for any number of reasons during treatment. But human blood isn’t like medicines that can be created in a lab. The only way to get it is through donations from healthy donors.
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As a person with cancer or a caregiver, it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. One way to prepare is through advance care planning, which involves deciding the kind of medical care you want if you aren’t able to make decisions for yourself. This can ensure your preferences are respected and your loved ones
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My Cancer Resources is reader-supported. When you buy or sign up for programs 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. There’s no doubt that cancer treatment is expensive. Worrying about paying medical bills on top of
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There are so many terms to learn when first diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to keep up with this new language. One of the first questions that many people with cancer have when they’re first diagnosed is ‘Can my cancer be cured?’. Oncologists may start throwing out words like partial remission, complete remission,
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Photo by Zac Gudakov on Unsplash Table of Contents As if having cancer isn’t enough, the cost of treatment and medical bills are an additional nightmare! It can feel like there’s a new hospital bill in the mail every day. Why can’t the hospital just put all the charges for one procedure on a
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Photo by sheri silver on Unsplash Cancer takes a serious toll on both the body and mind. While medical treatment is important, it’s just as important for people with cancer to maintain a healthy and nutritious diet to keep their strength up and help with their recovery. But cooking can be difficult for cancer patients
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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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