Diagnosed with Cancer? Your two greatest challenges are understanding cancer and understanding possible side effects from chemo and radiation. Knowledge is Power!
Learn about conventional, complementary, and integrative therapies.
Dealing with treatment side effects? Learn about evidence-based therapies to alleviate your symptoms.
Click the orange button to the right to learn more.
Category Archives for Caregivers
Understanding the Link Between Lifestyle and Cancer: How Home Care Can Help Improve Overall Well-being
The word “cancer” is very serious and can make people feel scared and unsure. Knowing what causes it can help people make better choices about their health. Studies have found that the choices
Continue readingCaregiving Someone with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis affects close friends and family too. Find out what to expect if you are caregiving a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well. Cancer
Continue readingDrug Errors- Pediatric Cancer
Fully 47% of pediatric cancer patients were exposed to at least one medication error based on medical records, bottle checks, and direct observation by visiting nurses I was diagnosed with a blood cancer
Continue readingMyeloma- Essential Reading
Mind-Body Therapy is essential for all Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients. Reading the five books below is an excellent place to begin your therapy Living with an “incurable” cancer
Continue readingMyeloma Caregivers Need SUPPORT!
“By identifying the specific needs of these myeloma caregivers, it will be possible to develop practical initiatives, targeting both health-related and logistical aspects of care, so as to support them
Continue readingEnd-Stage Myeloma – Hospice Care
Hospice care (HC) is a form of patient empowerment for multiple myeloma patients and caregivers… hospice is not giving up but rather a method of control Many people regard hospice care for multiple
Continue readingCaregiving my Myeloma Survivor Dad w/ PTSD-
“Although PTSD is primarily known to develop in individuals following a traumatic event such as a serious accident or natural disaster, it can also occur in patients diagnosed with cancer.” My
Continue readingJames Bond-Multiple Myeloma Since 1992
6/10/21 The real James Bond and his caregiver, Kathleen, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2020 with an all-family gathering in Shaker Hts. Ohio. When Jim was diagnosed with last stage
Continue readingEmotional Support- Myeloma Survivor w/ PTSD
“If you are experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s important that you get the help you need. Many people have recovered from PTSD through treatment… Emotionally
Continue readingHow to Be the Best Caregiver
Whether you happen to be a paid professional or a family member, being a caregiver is a big responsibility. You’re in charge of looking after someone who is likely vulnerable and unable to do many things
Continue readingCaregiving Myeloma Survivor w/ PTSD
“A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer (myeloma) experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after diagnosis, and many of these patients continued
Continue readingTips for Caregivers – Choosing the Right Medical Alert System
Medical alert systems, fall monitor, medical-emergency-response-system (MERS), or personal-emergency-response-system (PERS.) These systems provide seniors with a tool for independent living, as well as
Continue reading