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Coping with Cancer Pain

July 12, 2022July 7, 2022 Cynthia

Understanding and managing cancer pain can help minimize the discomfort so you can get back to living.

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The Death of Sleep

June 7, 2022June 3, 2022 Cynthia

Cancer makes it so hard to sleep, but you can reestablish healthy sleep habits and to strengthen your immunity and aid recovery.

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Gut Reaction Diet

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Cynthia

Cancer disrupts the gut-brain connection and microbiome. Learn what you can eat to feel better physically and emotionally.

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Book Excerpt: The Science of Recovery

December 8, 2021December 2, 2021 Cynthia

So what exactly is happening in there that prevents us from jumping right back into life the day after treatment ends?

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Coping with Cancer – Q & A

March 17, 2021March 23, 2021 Cynthia

Coping with cancer evokes so many questions. Here are some from a recent webinar. Feel free to submit you own.

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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, 2021May 11, 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, 2020May 25, 2022 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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Coping with Cancer in the Age of COVID

May 29, 2020June 22, 2021 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, 2019June 22, 2021 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, 2019June 22, 2021 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 7, 2022 Cynthia

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

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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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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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You Are Not Alone

April 4, 2019July 10, 2022 Cynthia

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

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