I wish u knew… the role of the nurse practitioner in oncology
Posted November 29th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Ms. Hollis discusses the role of the nurse practitioner in oncology care.
I wish u knew… benefits of yoga during cancer treatment
Posted November 26th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Ms. Nibauer-Cohen talks about how yoga can help people with cancer cope with the stresses of the diagnosis.
I wish u knew… common myths about pain medication and pain control
Posted November 21st, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
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
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
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.
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
Alysa Cummings
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.
I wish u knew… Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Posted November 15th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Mao talks about complementary and alternative medicine and the importance of being open about their use with cancer caregivers.
I wish u knew… how cancer patients have changed my life
Posted November 12th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Metz talks about how caring for cancer patients has affected his life.
Groundhog Friends
Posted November 9th, 2012
Bob Riter
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? […]