He Says, She SaysThey say there are two sides to every story. As a caregiver for my husband, a prostate cancer survivor for 14 years...reactionscomments
The Other Caregiver HeroesI’ve shared my thoughts on several occasions about being a caregiver. My husband still battles prostate and bladder cancer, and my oldest...reactions3comments
Words are PowerfulIt’s hard to know what to say to someone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve heard so many comments that...reactions4comments
The Changing Faces of a CaregiverEveryone’s life is made of a multitude of emotions, reactions, feelings, and circumstances, but confronting a cancer battle as a caregiver brings...reactions3comments
Caring for the CaregiverI’ve been a caregiver for many years, starting with my husband 14 years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then several...reactions5comments
Moving OnHow do you move forward when cancer is part of your life, either as a patient or a caregiver? How do you set...reactions7comments
A Different Perspective on the Waiting GameFor several years, I’ve shared my caregiver story with different cancer organizations, friends, and strangers battling cancer. As a quick summary, my...reactions14comments
The Impatient PatientToday the world is filled with instant gratification. We satisfy our needs quickly and get what we want when we want it. When you...reactions6comments
An Attitude of GratitudeMy husband and I took a long bike ride around the neighborhood trail known as the Pennsy trail, named after the old...reactions3comments
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and MenThis is about life's ups and downs and changes in our well-laid plans. Cancer certainly hits the top of the list of...reactions2comments
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
The Warrior Versus the WorrierA warrior can be defined as a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. But what’s the definition of a worrier? Broadly, it...reactions5comments
Laughter CAN Be the Best MedicineRecently we celebrated my oldest daughter’s 46th birthday. It was a birthday we weren’t sure we would see since her diagnosis of...reactionscomments
Cancer is a Family DiseaseThere’s no doubt that cancer impacts everyone in the family. Kids are no exception. What really goes on in their minds when...reactionscomments
Caregiving Away From HomeCaregiving away from home can present some challenges that are unique to taking care of someone outside your home. At home, you...reactions5comments
Cancer, COVID, ChangeIt’s been many years since my husband was first diagnosed with prostate cancer. So many things have happened during that time, but...reactions3comments
It's Okay to Not Be OkayAs caregivers we struggle, we cry, and sometimes we’re overcome with sadness or overwhelmed by the caregiving role. Yet, we march on. Is it...reactions2comments
Three Strikes You're Out – Not in this FamilyOne, two, three strikes you’re out. Maybe in baseball, but not in this family, not in our battle with the opposing team:...reactions4comments
FeaturedFor caregiversCaregivers, what do you find to be the most challenging part of caring for someone with cancer? How can we help support...reactions10repliesCaregiving
Is it Okay to be Angry?I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the emotions and ups and downs that come along with the diagnosis of cancer, feelings...reactions5comments
