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The Inside Scoop

January 18, 2021January 11, 2021 Cynthia

Knowing in advance can help you prepare, or it can overwhelm you. What do you wish you had known?

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Balance of control- sculpture in park
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The Victim and the Guilty Survivor

January 13, 2021January 27, 2021 Cynthia

Finding the balance between control and acceptance helps us deal with somewhat predictable cancer emotions.

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Clinical Trial
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Testing Your Way to Treatment Success

December 16, 2020December 17, 2020 Cynthia

Often the benefits of participating in a clinical trial outweigh the downsides. But how do you know?

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Relationships are hard under the best of circumstances. Cancer makes it harder
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The Trouble with Intimacy

December 2, 2020January 12, 2021 Cynthia

Maintaining intimacy is hard enough without cancer, but throw in a little anxiety, surgery and treatment side effects...

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Insights

Coping with Cancer in the Age of COVID

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Cynthia

Coping with cancer is never easy. Here are some ways to counteract the added stress of COVID

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Heartache and Sorrow

September 24, 2019August 3, 2020 Cynthia

Loss is an intrinsic part of the cancer experience, bringing with it, heartache and sorrow.

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Cancer as a path
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Straight Talk About Cancer

August 6, 2019August 4, 2019 Cynthia

Metaphors shape our conversation and emotions around cancer.

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A rose by any other name
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Palliative, Supportive and Hospice Care

July 23, 2019October 28, 2019 Cynthia

A scary name keeps us from getting the support we need and deserve.

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down to the last penny
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Double Whammy

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Cynthia

Coping with cancer is hard enough, but we have to deal with the high cost of treatment too.

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Why Me?

June 17, 2019June 26, 2019 Cynthia

Understanding the recipe for cancer can shed some light on the question we all want answered.

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Insights

Getting the Right Care

April 23, 2019February 20, 2021 Cynthia

Partnering with your medical team helps you get the best care.

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Insights

What’s Your Coping Style?

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019 Cynthia

Coping is hard. Trying new ways to think and act can help you learn what works for you.

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Insights

You Are Not Alone

April 4, 2019August 17, 2020 Cynthia

Panic, fear of death, stress, anxiety, a sense of isolation and depression are common cancer emotions.

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The Chemistry Experiment in Your Brain

February 20, 2019August 24, 2020 Cynthia

Changes in brain chemistry contribute to the emotional turmoil of cancer. But you can quiet the storm.

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Caregivers Get Cancer Too

February 9, 2019February 2, 2021 Cynthia

Cancer caregivers experience complex emotions when caring for a loved one. Learn what to expect and how to help yourself be a better caregiver.

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Insights

Finding Resiliency

February 9, 2019September 28, 2020 Cynthia

Resilience is a muscle built by practice. Here are some things you can try to strengthen your resiliency.

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Breast Cancer is Bad for your (Mental) Health

February 9, 2019April 5, 2019 Cynthia

Anxiety and depression are common side effects of breast cancer, but not commonly addressed

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“Alternative” is No Alternative

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 Cynthia

Alternative medicine is no cure for cancer. But complementary and integrative care can help.

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