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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…

Expressions

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…

Care

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…

Care

HOT TIP: Meditation!

A few minutes a day of meditation could help you in more ways than you could have imagined. HOT TIP: According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, just 30 minutes per day of meditation could take the…

Care

CSC: Cancer Insurance Checklist

This month is our Cancer Awareness series. Need help figuring out everything your insurance will pay for if you have cancer? Our friends at the Cancer Support Community can help. Learn about the Cancer Insurance Checklist and more…

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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…