There is a great need for people who have been diagnosed with cancer to tell their stories: to share the real story of the emotional storm that is cancer and the ravages of its treatments.
The Existential Humanistic perspective is an option for those who want a contemplative approach that helps them to deepen into a [...]

From WebMD by Sheryl Kraft
Myth 1: A Breast Lump Is Probably Cancer
Most breast lumps women feel — 8 out of 10 — aren’t cancer. It’s more common for them to be a cyst (a sac) or a fibroadenoma (an abnormal growth that’s not cancer). Some lumps come and go during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
You can’t tell [...]

I wonder what this would feel like?
http://www.dvice.com/2014-1-30/cancer-sniffing-fruit-flies-start-glow-if-they-smell-sickness

Treatment for cancer can be exhausting  However, tiredness and aches and pains can continue long past the end of treatment.  Cancer survivors need help and support as they face ongoing issues of recovery and healing.
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/nutrition-cancer-12/fighting-fatigue?page=1

Sometimes we feel concerned about chronic pain after breast cancer treatment. The fear of recurrance comes up because we’re told to report any pain lasting more than two weeks. What if the pain lasts for months, or even years?  Current research is showing that lingering pain can be a common problem for women who have [...]

The financial impact of a cancer diagnosis may continue long after treatment is over and never ends for those who face ongoing treatment.
I finished treatment for cancer on October 31, 2007.
Since that time I have never gone a month without making some type of medical payment in addition to the cost of my insurance.
This article [...]

Survivorship is a unique journey for each one of us.  How we mark our celebrations and our sorrows is personal.  Some of us prefer a silent moment as a way to honor a transition, others may want to have a party or run a race.  There is no right or wrong way to acknowledge ourselves [...]

Good wishes to everyone and some tips on how to ease the travel woes of the season.
May you all have a happy and healthy holiday.
http://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-holiday-travel-less-stressful?ecd=wnl_brc_122413&ctr=wnl-brc-122413_ld-stry_2&mb=

December 21st marks the longest night of the year.  Yet at the exact moment that we are farthest from the sun, our source of light, we begin the journey back from darkness into light.  There are moments in life when it is being in the darkness that helps us believe that the light will return.
I [...]

Everyone wants you to be jolly and you may not feel that way. While this can be a joyous time of year, it can also be very rough on those who are dealing with cancer.  Sometimes it’s more stressful to pretend to feel up when you just need a helping hand or a hug.  Don’t [...]