The moment someone tells you they have cancer, your brain goes blank and your heart drops. You want to help, but you freeze. It’s not like there’s a class we all take on how to help someone with cancer. You’re terrified of saying the wrong thing. You don’t want to intrude, and honestly, you have
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The fear of losing your hair during cancer treatment is real and valid. Hair is often seen as a way of expressing ourselves and our personality. So when cancer treatment threatens to take your hair, the thought alone can be really upsetting. Even before hair starts to thin or clumps start falling out, many people
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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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The journey through cancer, from diagnosis through treatment, often becomes part of a survivor’s identity. For many, getting a tattoo after battling cancer serves as a powerful form of self-expression and healing. It’s like turning a page to a new chapter, marking milestones, or celebrating the strength it took to endure the grueling process that
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May is known as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about the many types of brain cancers and sharing stories from people in the brain tumor community. Sharing real stories helps those recently diagnosed have a better idea of what they might be expect in
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A cancer diagnosis changes your life forever. You’re thrown into the deep end of a pool and struggle to swim as even more water continues to be dumped on your head. It can feel like there’s not a moment to stop and breathe. One of my goals here at My Cancer Resources is to break
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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of that, I’m here today to share some facts about bladder cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Understanding the Bladder The bladder is a balloon-shaped, hollow organ in the bottom part of the abdomen. Its muscle walls allow it to get bigger or smaller.
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer is often lumped in as Oral, Head, and Neck cancers, but for this post, I’m just going to focus on oral cancer. You may have also heard of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is held in November in the United Kingdom. It, too, focuses on raising awareness
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