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Cancer in Teens and Young Adults

Cancer in Teens and Young Adults  – Are they getting it right? Cancer is top of mind right now with October being breast cancer awareness month. Pink ribbons, walks and telethons are an everyday event in October. What isn’t always talked about is a small group of people that get cancer too…….teenagers. Being a teen […]

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Marijuana – Who’s Using it and Why?

Marijuana – Who’s Using it and Why? It’s used but not often talked about…..Pot! Also know as cannabis, marijuana, weed and grass, the herbal remedy is used medicinally in all kinds of treatments. The formal name is cannabis sativa and the active ingredient is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabiol or THC.  A hot topic in the news for its […]

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Cheese Cake From the ACS Kitchen

Cheese Cake From the ACS Kitchen We have preached over and over that diet and exercise are important to staying healthy during treatment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert! The American Cancer Society has some great recipes that will keep you on the right track without sacrificing. Today we feature a cheese cake […]

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How Do I Tell My Kids I Have Cancer?

How Do I Tell My Kids I Have Cancer? This is a tough one. After the initial shock of being diagnosed, it’s important to inform your support team. Telling your partner is hard enough. Telling your kids can be heart breaking. We hope that we can help provide some guidance on how to work though […]

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Caregiving Ideas For Your Cancer Patient

Caregiving Ideas For Your Cancer Patient Does your friend or family have cancer? Sometimes it’s hard to know the best way to help. Monetary donations are certianly helpful to families, but money isn’t the only way you can help. We have put together a list of a few ways you can help out. You might […]

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Give Forward

It’s true, cancer sucks! Whether you, your family member, a friend, or just a neighbor down the street has it,……it stinks! One of the things that causes the most stress for families during this trying time is money. As we all know, cancer ain’t cheap! Medical bills are extremely high not to mention the time […]

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What is CIPN?

What is Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropahty (CIPN)? Damage to the nerves from toxins, chemotherapy Sensory, Motor and Autonomic are the types of nerves, they are typically the first affected by chemotherapy and motor and autonomic are the less affected Sensory nerves process sensory information like vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell and balance and movement The […]

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Happy Birthday Dov

    HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY DOV   Our Friend Dov inspired this random act of treats!  So enjoy a donut on his behalf, they were out of cupcakes! FROM THE MAN HIMSELF- This is chemo week, and tomorrow is my birthday (40th for those counting) – yet another day I never ever thought I’d be […]

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What is HPV? Is It Cancer?

What is HPV? Is it Cancer? Let’s start with what it is. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It is a virus that is primarily spread through sexual activity. The HPV virus can have no signs or symptoms and still be spread to others through vaginal, anal and oral sex. How do I know if […]

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Nutrition for Side Effects

Photo By Wong Mei Teng  We know that food plays a big part of how we feel every day. Fighting cancer plays an even bigger part! Sometimes the side effects of cancer take over and can really effect how we feel.  Some of these side effects include fatigue, nausea, constipation, and dry mouth. Did you know […]

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