For the Patient

5 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

  Do you have a family history of Alzheimer's? Or are you worried that you are getting more forgetful? These five symptoms might help point you in the right direction.     Over 30 million people worldwide are living with…

Spotlight: CSC/Spanish Speaking Support Groups

  Our friends at the Cancer Support Community - Benjamin Center, located in Santa Monica, California, offer support groups for those people with cancer who are Spanish speaking only.  There are a number of wonderful programs available to help those…

The Cancer Experience Registry

  Hello, friends. This month we are highlighting the efforts of our friends at the The Cancer Support Community (a partnership from the former Wellness Community and Gilda's Club). CSC is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and…

Pain: The Four-Letter-Word Disease

 Guest Contributor Eloise shares her long journey through chronic pain and give us some direction on how to make it easier.       Some Thoughts on How to Make Your "New Usual" A Little More Bearable Pain is a…

How to Ask the Hard Questions

If you are struggling with asking very hard questions to your doctor or employer, read on.  We all have moments where we aren't sure we understand what is going on or what is happening next, and we might have doubts…

The Practical Things

        If you or someone you love is grappling with a serious illness, or even if you are perfectly healthy and all is well, you still need to have your affairs in order.  A lot of people resist…

Hair Despair

  Hi friends! Today we will be sharing our own experience with hair despair and possibly some ways to make it better.  We hope you find something that helps YOU!       If treatment for your illness causes hair loss,…