Before volunteering at Mary’s Place, Sister knew the side effects of cancer: she knew to expect hair loss, changes in appetite, and emotional distress from many of the guests there. Still, seeing it with her own eyes shifted her perspective. “I was surprised by some of the effects of ...
It is such an important question to ask because so often, in our earnest to help a loved one caring for someone with cancer or a person who has been diagnosed, our first question is, ‘what can I do to help?’ It is a heartfelt question but can also leave the family overwhelmed. C...
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Not to be the true Debbie Downer, but I can't imagine any therapy is going to be significantly helpful to someone with cancer throughout her body. It may buy her some time, but at what cost? Your mom has made her position clear. She will be getting weaker and less able to fend ...
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you beat cancer. Unfortunately, most are not as effective as you would hope. True, if your immune system is almost, but not quite, able to handle the cancer, even a poor immune system supplement can be enough to help beat cancer. Many however, are just not good enough for most cancers...
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When dealing with infertility, it is useful if you can find someone, who could help answer your concerns and questions, or who is sensitive to your emotions and understand your fears. Ideally, find a fertility specialist or a counselor. Or, you could take part in a group which could suppor...