Cancer & Caregiving – Page 6
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blogCancer & CaregivingHello again! It’s been a while. I’m back on dry land in Australia and blogging after a more than two-week vacation sailing on a…
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Some Caregivers Refuse to Ask for Help Even When They Need It
Taking on the role of primary caregiver to a loved one with cancer is a huge undertaking, yet there are many caregivers who will… -
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Caring for Aging Parents: The Challenges and the Rewards
Being responsible for the care of an aging parent is not something that most of us envision for our lives, however this is occurring in families on an ever-increasing scale. A recent article… -
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Finding Hope When You Are Diagnosed with Mesothelioma: You are the Exception
Being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 34 was the most unbelievable and devastating news I could have ever received. All of the statistics were against me. The Internet led me to… -
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Why Friends Act the Way They Do After a Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer is a word that no one wants to hear, especially when it involves our own health or the health of someone close to us. Despite this, rarely a day goes by that the media does… -
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‘Asbestos Killed My Family’: Wittenoom Survivor Recalls Time Spent in Deadly Town
For Pat (Kember) Clement, the mere mention of Wittenoom causes a lot of personal anguish. This is not surprising, since this infamous blue asbestos mining town in the north… -
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Could a New Asbestos-Detecting Device Reduce Mesothelioma Incidence?
Until now, a handheld device that can detect invisible asbestos fibers in real time has evaded scientists. The concept sounds like a magic wand,… -
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Life as a Caregiver, Advice from Lorraine Kember
Mesothelioma caregiver, Lorraine Kember, shares how her husband’s diagnosis changed her life and gives advice on what coping mechanisms worked for her during that… -
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Should Doctors Give a Cancer Diagnosis over the Phone?
There seems to be another epidemic on the rise – insensitive doctors. This year there are an estimated 1.6 million new cases of cancer. -
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Can Cancer Cause Hiccups?
There are many common side effects that mesothelioma patients can experience during chemotherapy treatment, including nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. But did you know hiccups might be included…