Cancer & Caregiving - Page 11
How to Talk About Death and Saying Goodbye to Loved Ones
- by Beth Swantek
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Apr 29, 2015
I can still recall my husband’s emotional breakdown when he received the call that his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My father-in-law was given only six months to live,…
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4 Ways You Can Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team
- by Dana Nolan
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Apr 10, 2015
Decades ago, patients simply followed their doctors’ instructions and may have felt uncomfortable asking their doctors questions. Today, patients and physicians want better communication, especially when dealing with a…
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Tips for Bathroom Safety for Cancer Patients
- by Beth Swantek
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Mar 31, 2015
When my husband and I were looking for a new home to accommodate our disabled daughter, it was the bathroom that had our attention each time we looked at a…
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Caregivers: It’s OK to Accept Help from Others
- by Jennifer Mia
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Mar 9, 2015
When we’re going through a hard time, such as a cancer diagnosis or some emotional turmoil, it’s not uncommon for friends and family to say, “Let me know if…
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When Cancer Forces You to Say Goodbye
- by Jennifer Mia
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Feb 18, 2015
It sure is difficult to say goodbye. I recently traveled to northern Michigan to lay a friend to rest after a protracted cancer battle. The trip came just six months…
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Gift Guide for Cancer Patients, Families This Holiday Season
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Dec 10, 2014
Deciding what gift to give to someone affected by cancer during the holiday season isn’t easy. Traditional gifts may lack the meaning you’d like to deliver. While factors like cancer…
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Switching Roles After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Nov 14, 2014
A mesothelioma diagnosis is a life-changing event — for the patient and their families. It’s one that likely will force patient and loved ones to switch their current roles and take…
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Australian Homes in Historic Town of Norseman Still Contain Asbestos
- by Lorraine Kember
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Oct 15, 2014
I recently went on a road trip on the Great Eastern Highway to the historic town of Norseman in Western Australia. Norseman, commonly referred to as “The Gateway to Western…
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Cancer Patients Can Manage Financial Hardships | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Oct 10, 2014
Mesothelioma, like many other cancers, is a disease that can financially cripple the patient, their caregivers and family. Those diagnosed with mesothelioma may have to cut back on their…
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Caregivers Can Unintentionally Cause Feelings of Helplessness
- by Lorraine Kember
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Sep 18, 2014
My role in my marriage to Brian changed when doctors diagnosed him with mesothelioma. Believing I could no longer rely on his strength to protect me, I became incredibly protective…
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