Tag: Caregiving
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Questions to ask your healthcare provider
For the newly diagnosed (or family members/caregivers) reading this, at a minimum, these are the questions to ask.
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Best songs for cancer treatment appointments
A playlist for cancer treatment appointments can be a real comfort. Hello, welcome distraction and calming music!
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8 of My Favorite Cancer Support Services
Here are some of the best cancer-related support resources around.
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Essential supplies for your mastectomy
Whether the one facing this body-altering surgery is you, or someone close to you, mastectomies can be a scary and emotional procedure to think about. One way to calm the nerves is to focus on the practical ways you can be prepared for it.
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How to pick a chemo bag and what to put in it
Here are the top 10 essentials to keep within reach of your infusion chair.
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Where are the “good” breast cancer charities?
There are four organizations that I have gotten to know this year (so far), and they have captured my attention for all the right reasons.
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Sentinel node injections and pre-op bracketing: what to know before you go
Taking four needles to the nipple is as painful as it sounds. Here’s how to deal.
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If you decide to bring food, please do these two things first.
These are the absolute must-dos before you bring a meal or have one delivered.
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Comfy headbands *do* exist!
Styling chemo hair is a challenge. These headbands make it easy and effortless – as bonus, they are super chic and affordable too!