Groundhog Friends
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I’m often asked how to be a friend to someone with cancer. I generally answer this question by encouraging them to be good listeners and to be present for their […]
Mental Illness And Cancer
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If anyone deserves a guaranteed place in heaven, it’s people who support a loved one who has both serious mental illness and cancer. This is more common than one might […]
Holiday Gifts
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I have been thinking about gift suggestions for people who are being treated for cancer and for those who have recently completed treatment. As a starting point, my recommendation is […]
Advocating For A Loved One
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I’ve often written that it is helpful for a person with cancer to have an advocate present during doctor’s appointments and hospital stays. I’d like to devote this column to […]
Head And Neck Cancers
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Every type of cancer presents its own set of problems, but people being treated for head and neck cancers experience some of the most unique and daunting challenges. Head and […]
When Loved Ones Complete Treatment
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Most people realize that their loved ones with cancer need special attention when they are beginning treatment. Fewer people realize that their loved ones also need special attention when they […]
Visiting Those In The Hospital
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People with cancer are sometimes hospitalized and their friends often want to visit to offer support and encouragement. Understanding some general guidelines will help make the visit a positive experience […]
Helping From A Distance
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I once received a letter from a man serving time in prison asking how he could help his mother who was ill with cancer. As I wrote back to offer […]
Young Adults With Cancer
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Getting cancer is awful at any age, but it has to be especially difficult for young adults. They’re too old for the nurturing and specialized pediatric oncology programs, and too […]
Thoughts And Prayer Tree
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There’s a small tree in the living room of Gary and Mary Ellen Stewart’s house in Ithaca. It’s covered with cards, letters and drawings. At first, a visitor isn’t quite […]