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Last Updated: Feb 5, 2010 - 8:17:58 AM |
Surviving Cancer Series
You Can Help When Your Friend Has Cancer
- Oct 3, 2009 - 5:05:01 PM
A diagnosis of cancer can create awkward tensions between friends. If your friend has cancer, you may already find that your conversations with him or her are strained. You may even find yourself not calling or visiting your friend—not because you don't care, but because you don't know how to be helpful.
Surviving Cancer Series
When Your Spouse Has Cancer
- Oct 3, 2009 - 4:33:34 PM
What to do for your spouse when he or she has cancer depends on your spouse's personal needs and the individual situation. For example, a lot depends on whether your spouse is newly diagnosed, dealing with metastatic cancer, or living in a kind of limbo, not knowing whether the cancer is gone or not. Nonetheless, there are some general guidelines that could help you provide the kind of support your spouse needs.
Surviving Cancer Series
Oral Chemo Therapy
- Sep 26, 2009 - 6:36:55 PM
Oral chemotherapy means less time traveling to your doctor's office and more time with friends and family. Some of the additional benefits of oral chemotherapy may include the sense of independence you may feel as an active partner in your own care and fewer problems related to the intravenous (IV) line or catheter necessary for IV chemotherapy. Surveys show that some patients prefer the convenience of oral chemotherapy over IV chemotherapy.
Surviving Cancer Series
Cancer Changes Your Relationships
- Sep 15, 2009 - 1:45:03 PM
Cancer will change your life and the lives of people around you.
- Your routines may be messed up.
- Roles and duties may change.
- Relationships can be strained or strengthened.
- Dealing with money and insurance can cause problems.
- You may need to live with someone else for a while.
- You may need help with chores and errands.
Most people find that if they, their friends, and family talk about the cancer and how it makes them feel, they feel closer to each other.
Surviving Cancer Series
Wigs from The American Cancer Society
- Sep 12, 2009 - 4:13:06 PM
Did you know the American Cancer Society is a resource for affordable, beautiful wigs? The wigs range in price from $38 to $155, and come in your color. They also have many other hard to find accessories such as hats, camisole tops, breast forms and more. Order on line at www.tlcdirect.com or call 1-800-850-9945.
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