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I wish u knew… the role of the nurse practitioner in oncology

Posted November 29th, 2012

Ms. Hollis discusses the role of the nurse practitioner in oncology care.

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I wish u knew… benefits of yoga during cancer treatment

Posted November 26th, 2012

Ms. Nibauer-Cohen talks about how yoga can help people with cancer cope with the stresses of the diagnosis.

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I wish u knew… common myths about pain medication and pain control

Posted November 21st, 2012

Common misconceptions and myths about pain medication and pain control.

The Transitions of Cancer

My job is to listen to people affected by cancer and to help them however I can.

Are You Aware?

Posted November 19th, 2012

November for instance, it is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, National Family Caregiver Month and the Great American Smokeout.

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I wish u knew… the importance of survivorship care

Survivorship care can help cancer survivors live healthier, fuller lives after treatment.

CancerLand Bookshelf: The End of Your Life Book Club

Posted November 16th, 2012

Will Schwalbe’s memoir initially hooked me – a relationship with an aging parent focused on books they read and discuss together. That’s my story too! But this book is so much more.

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I wish u knew… Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Posted November 15th, 2012

Dr. Mao talks about complementary and alternative medicine and the importance of being open about their use with cancer caregivers.

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I wish u knew… how cancer patients have changed my life

Posted November 12th, 2012

Dr. Metz talks about how caring for cancer patients has affected his life.

Groundhog Friends

Posted November 9th, 2012

I’m often asked how to be a friend to someone with cancer. I generally answer this question by encouraging them to be good listeners and to be present for their friend in every sense of the word. The best friends are what I describe as “groundhog friends.” Remember the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray? […]