Now I Get It: The Anxiety of Awaiting Test ResultsI’ve always anxiously waited with my husband as we watched for the latest blood test results to be posted showing whether his...reactions11comments
What to Consider When Making Treatment Decisions and Sharing With Your DoctorAfter hearing the initial diagnosis of cancer and talking with your family, one of the most difficult parts of figuring out your...reactions7comments
How Cancer Changed My Husband - the Good and the BadThere are many times in life when we celebrate or mourn some of the events from our past. We have days of...reactions14comments
Why Me? A Positive Self-ExaminationSometimes we ask that age old question, “why me?” But not always. Do we ever ask “why me” when we win the...reactionscomments
Selecting Your PhysicianSelecting a surgeon or treating physician for a serious illness such as cancer can be a tough decision. Some decisions are made...reactions3comments
A New Term to Me: Who is this Person Called Caregiver?Prior to my husband's diagnosis of prostate cancer, I had never heard the term "caregiver." And initially in our cancer journey, caregiver was...reactions3comments
Was I a Caregiver or Something Else?When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago, the nurse asked me if I was going to be his...reactions1comment
Recognizing Caregiver BurnoutThere are a lot of tips on how to avoid or manage caregiver burnout, but I think recognizing caregiver burnout is another...reactions4comments
AnniversariesAnniversaries may record and celebrate happy occasions: wedding anniversaries, celebrations for tenure at a job, milestone birthdays. There are also milestones, or...reactions3comments
Friendships During CancerAs we drive to Chicago to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we remember our lives together during the past 50 years. After...reactions2comments
The Important Role of our GenesI recently read several articles that discussed what percent of all cancers are inherited, passed down from members within the family structure...reactions3comments
Lessons Learned From My Husband's Cancer That Helped Me Navigate My OwnAs we go through life, there are lessons for us at every junction, every turn, every corner. We learn from teachers, we...reactionscomments
Resolutions and Feeling EmpoweredI try to always select a word of the year and focus on that word throughout the year. And like a resolution...reactionscomments
Caregiver Primer: Breathe, Learn, ShareWhen someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a big shock to both of you. Yes, that’s quite an...reactionscomments
The Patient, the Caregiver, and Responsibilities During Big EventsThe holidays bring a level of joy and excitement that we don't often experience the rest of the year. There’s the hustle...reactions3comments
Just Be KindWe’ve all spent time in doctors' waiting rooms, sometimes for only a few minutes and sometimes much longer. We may have been...reactions3comments
The Many Faces of a Partial PollyannaAm I a Pollyanna? According to Wikipedia, the Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant...reactionscomments
The Three Sisters: Family, Friends, and FaithWe’ve been gardening for a few years, and each year we learn more about gardening and some of the history behind it. ...reactionscomments
Challenges of a Caregiver: Taking Care of Loved Ones' Mental Health and NutritionMany articles have been written about being a caregiver. I’ll limit this article to addressing mental health and nutrition. My experiences are...reactions2comments
The Benefits of MeditationLately, as of my writing this, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with everything associated with cancer and cancer care. Being a caregiver for...reactions4comments
