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The Hidden Costs of Chemo

Hello friends. Today I'd like to share an article that I wrote which was recently published on Healthline.com about the hidden costs of chemotherapy. If you have just found out that you need treatment, we hope that we can…

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Caregiving Through Mindfulness

If you take care of a loved one, you know how tough it can be and how it is easy to neglect your own needs. It's also hard to remember that the person you are caring for is still,…

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A Message from the Editor – 5 Years Today

Hello, friends. Today is a big day for me and my loved ones. This my five year mark of being cancer free. For all cancer patients, making it to five years is a major milestone to a prolonged life without…

Health + Wellness

Private Oncologists vs. Hospitals

Friends - Today we share with you an interesting piece from the New York Times on the demise of private oncologists due to rising costs. When Dr. Jeffery Ward, a cancer specialist, and his partners sold their private…

Health + Wellness

Cancer Fighting Foods

One of the top cancer experts breaks down cancer fighting foods in a quick video. Watch nutritionist Rachel Beller as she talks us through the best foods to fight disease. Take notes, students! Watch the video here (Skip to :44!)…

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MNU Love List – Breast Cancer Awareness

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so here are some products we love - some that support the cause, and some that are just beautifully pink. 1. WOMEN’S UA HEATGEAR® ALPHA SPORTS BRA - We love this "She's a Fighter" sports bra from…

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Help for the Caregiver

If you are new to caregiving, you likely have no idea where to start or the resources that are available to you. Here's a handy guide from Harvard Medical School's HealthBeat to guide you in the right direction. Being…

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Yoga-Holiday

September is National Yoga Month. Consider it an opportunity to give yourself a holiday from, dare we say, yourself! Forget all of your worries for an hour and concentrate solely on your health and well-being. We think you deserve…

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News + Info: CARE Act

Learn how AARP is working to help Caregivers with new legislation: the CARE Act. Oklahoma is the first state to enact the CARE Act, legislation which "requires hospitals to notify the family caregiver if a loved one is to be…

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That Sign Doesn’t Go with My Outfit

Our Editor shares her thoughts on the challenges of aftercare, both for the patient and those who love them. It's tough to handle an illness when you are going through it. It's sometimes just as tough to keep up…