Cancer
Cancer Articles for Caregivers
How is Hospice a Good Thing?
She looked intelligent, tired, strong, defiant, and wounded. She opened the front door enough to let me see her while tightly guarding the entrance. She said, “My friend told me hospice was a blessing – a ‘good’ thing. How in God’s name can my husban Read more
5 Lessons on Dealing with a Spouse with Cancer
While my husband David did not die from his cancer, his diagnosis did introduce the stark reality of what could happen. Read more
Melanoma Risk Factors
If someone you know or a family member is diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, you might wonder if you are at risk as well. Melanoma is when skin cells called melanocytes grow out of control and become cancerous. Read more
Laundry Night
“I had a dream last night about water,” my mother says as we dice cantaloupe and brew our morning coffee. “I woke up with wet sheets.” Read more
Marilu Henner, A Truly Fearless Caregiver
Marilu Henner is a five-time Golden-Globe nominated actress who was a caregiver to her husband, diagnosed with bladder cancer. She sat down with Editor-in-Chief, Gary Barg for a wide ranging discussion about cancer and being a caregiver advocate. Read more
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The Only Child Caregiver’s Career
I am one among millions of statistically likely only-child caregivers working on my own to provide care within the caregiving community. Read more
16 Stress Reduction Strategies
The following coping strategies have helped me in my attempts to live a balanced life. Because caregiving is such a universal task, faced by nearly all of us at one time or another, I hope you find these strategies helpful as well. Read more
The Changing Room: A Caregiver’s Lament
It was just one more day where I sat and stared at the non-descript gray sign that read 'Women's Changing Room." There were some days when I imagined I was sitting in the locker room of a fancy golf club. Read more
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Caregiving through a Doctor’s Eyes
Caregiving is universal. It knows no boundaries of age, race, religion, profession or economic status. Caregiving will touch all of our lives at some point along the way. Read more
Understanding Infection Risk During Chemotherapy
People receiving chemotherapy may be at risk for getting infections. You are likely to be at higher risk between seven and 12 days after you have received each chemotherapy treatment Read more
Two Relationships in One
To be entrusted with the care of another human being is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on you Read more
A Year of Alzheimer's
“It’s a Puh.. Puh… Puh… word.” I desperately explained to my husband. He turned his head away from me and walked into the other room. I stood there alone, bereft, defeated, feeling the tears burn through my embarrassment and frustration. Read more
Lung Cancer Care
Coping with the diagnosis of cancer is only the beginning of the journey. The entire process of diagnosis, treatment and changes in lifestyle are day by day hurdles for both caregiver and loved one. Read more
Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some helpful breast cancer resources to help you. Read more
The Trouble with Hope
I had a strained relationship with hope before my wife was diagnosed with cancer. To me, hope was a high waiting for a low, a fix with a nasty flip-side. Read more
Keeping an Eye on Long-Term Health while Managing a Cancer Diagnosis
I remember hearing the doctor say to my husband, “You’ve got cancer,” and immediately wondered if I had misheard those words. Cancer diagnoses can result in many emotions for caregivers. You may struggle for another breath, cry... Read more
Comfort Zones Are Overrated
It’s all my husband’s fault. Because of his cancer diagnosis, I’ve had to take up hiking tall mountains, eating more nutritiously and stepping outside my comfort zone. Read more
Sunscreen Safety
The American Academy of Dermatology is reminding the public that sunscreen remains an important way to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Read more
Cancer Caregivers: Their Worries and Sleep Problems
A loved one’s cancer diagnosis is life-changing, for them and for you. Even when you’re willing and able to become the primary caregiver, the reality is that the demands of caregiving can have a profound effect on your health. Read more
The Importance of Bone Health in Advanced Cancer
As patients and caregivers may know, cancer can spread to other parts of the body, including the bone. Tumors that result from cancer that spreads to the bone are called bone metastases (or bone mets) Read more