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Category Archives for Multiple Myeloma
What NOT to say to Myeloma Patients- Less is More
“When you are not sure of what helpful words to give, the best way to show support is with a hug, or a squeeze of the hand- in short, less is more.” This three part blog post is another take
Continue readingPhysician-Assisted Suicide and Myeloma
Patients, their families, and physicians have been satisfied with a “death with dignity” physician-assisted suicide program made available to terminal cancer patients at a Seattle clinic… If
Continue readingChemosensitivity Testing Improves Treatment of Leukemia
“A paper in the peer-reviewed journal Leukemia & Lymphoma showed that overall survival improved 250+ percent in leukemia patients when doctors used a chemosensitivity test to help determine treatment.” As
Continue readingLife as a Caregiving Youth
“The American Association of Caregiving Youth aims mainly to make sure that caregiving students don’t drop out of school…” Life as a caregiving youth for me feels pretty normal.
Continue readingMyeloma: Caregiver Burnout: 7 Tips
Caregiver Burnout: “Remember that taking care of yourself is not a luxury — it is a vital necessity. By taking care of your own health, you will be in a better position to provide the best
Continue readingPeopleBeatingCancer Celebration 10/18/13
2014 marks 20 yrs since my cancer diagnosis and 10 years since founding PeopleBeatingCancer, a website that has helped thousands of survivors and caregivers Join me in supporting PeopleBeatingCancer
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