Cancer & Caregiving - Page 11
Sharing Words of Wisdom on Father’s Day
- by Melanie Ball
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Jun 21, 2015
I had an awkward and tearful moment when I was first asked about my father shortly after his death from mesothelioma in 1993. Those who knew me were aware it…
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Open the Blinds, Let Others into Your Life
- by Jennifer Mia
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Jun 15, 2015
I was home sick for a few days recently, which gave me lots of time to contemplate everything under the sun. My mom stopped by on the first day and…
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Cancer Didn’t Stop Father from Teaching Lessons on Life
- by Melanie Ball
- Cancer & Caregiving
- May 22, 2015
Following a diagnosis of mesothelioma or any form of cancer, many people begin a life-altering battle with the disease. Some people may find themselves so embattled they may…
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Experience with Disabilities Brings Caregivers Together
- by Beth Swantek
- Cancer & Caregiving
- May 11, 2015
The Disabled Club is a group in which none of its members want membership. I unwillingly joined in 1997 when my daughter suffered a massive brain injury at birth and…
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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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