Cancer & Caregiving – Page 5
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Cancer & CaregivingMy husband Brian was a simple man who lived an honest life. He worked hard for a living, and loved and supported me and…
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Caring for a Loved One Confined to a Bed
Mesothelioma and other cancers often weaken your loved ones to the point where they become bedridden – a burden for them and their caregiver. -
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Vacation Cruise Can Soothe Cancer Patient, Caregiver
Hello again! It’s been a while. I’m back on dry land in Australia and blogging after a more than two-week vacation sailing on a… -
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Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Benefits from Surgeon’s Personal Approach
Sydney R. never heard a sales pitch like this before, and certainly never expected it from a renowned, big-city thoracic surgeon who was trying… -
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Some Caregivers Refuse to Ask for Help Even When They Need It
Taking on the role of primary caregiver to a loved one with cancer is a huge undertaking, yet there are many caregivers who will… -
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Caring for Aging Parents: The Challenges and the Rewards
Being responsible for the care of an aging parent is not something that most of us envision for our lives, however this is occurring in families on an ever-increasing scale. A recent article… -
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Finding Hope When You Are Diagnosed with Mesothelioma: You are the Exception
Being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 34 was the most unbelievable and devastating news I could have ever received. All of the statistics were against me. The Internet led me to… -
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‘Asbestos Killed My Family’: Wittenoom Survivor Recalls Time Spent in Deadly Town
For Pat (Kember) Clement, the mere mention of Wittenoom causes a lot of personal anguish. This is not surprising, since this infamous blue asbestos mining town in the north… -
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Survivor Insight Series | 18 Months to Live by Rachele Baker: Part 2
Rachele has taken the time to share her mother’s private journal while she battled mesothelioma Here are some quotes that we discussed with her… -
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Survivor Insight Series | 18 Months to Live by Rachele Baker: Part 1
It wasn’t just another day cleaning the garage when Rachele Baker came across some old memories. These were memories from her mother’s journal that…