Tagged: “Cancer”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healthy Recipes
Healthy Recipes Is your menu getting monotonous? Need some new healthy recipe ideas? We have a great site that has a a ton of great recipes for you. The American Heart Association has a great recipe resource that you’ll love! Each recipe has nutritional facts, color photos, and cook’s tips. Step outside your comfort zone […]
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 […]
Are You at Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?
Everyone is at risk of skin cancer, but you may be surprised to know that some are at a higher risk than others. Recent studies show that 5 or more series burns could increase your risk of skin cancer by 80%! With summer here, consider upping your SPF before heading out. Read the full story […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re Famous!
For those of you who missed our feature on ABC 4, we posted our video here for you to view and share. http://www.4utah.com/story/exercising-may-keep-breast-cancer-from-coming-back/d/story/5Yfw7xDiWkutXDGI8lNjXw -brought to you by Cancer Rehabilitation Centers