Written by Dr. Alyssa Middleton, PhD in Psychosocial Oncology, former oncology social worker, researcher, and cancer caregiver. This post does not substitute for medical advice. When you were first diagnosed with cancer, your oncologist probably told you its “stage.” Staging is one of the different ways doctors figure out how big the cancer is and […]
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“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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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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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. Mouth sores are a common side effect of cancer treatment. From small red spots to large ulcers that cover the entire
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