Reiki For Cancer Patients: Dispelling Common Reiki Myths
Posted September 4th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Many people choose Reiki to complement their cancer treatment. Reiki for cancer involves the light tough of a Reiki caregiver to provide relief from cancer treatment.
Communicating With Your Doctor
Posted August 17th, 2012
Bob Riter
I’m always struck that some people diagnosed with cancer want to know absolutely everything about their disease while others just want to be told when to show up for treatment. Some people complain that their doctors give them too much information while others complain that their doctors give them too little. Every doctor I’ve known […]
Advice For Those Newly Diagnosed
Posted August 8th, 2012
Bob Riter
The first few days following a cancer diagnosis are like riding on top of a speeding train. You’re hanging on for dear life and can’t quite see what’s ahead.
It Really Doesn’t Matter
Posted July 30th, 2012
Rodney Warner, JD
Senator McConnell has stated that addressing the fact that 45 to 50 million Americans have no health insurance is not a priority for the Republicans. Translation: Republicans won’t be spending any time or energy on the issue because they don’t care.
Many Thanks
Posted July 16th, 2012
Bob Riter
When I visit individuals receiving cancer treatment, I routinely hear words of appreciation intended for those who been helpful, kind and supportive.
Clinical Trials
Posted July 5th, 2012
Bob Riter
People diagnosed with cancer often wonder if they should participate in a clinical trial.
The CancerLand Bookshelf: The Red Devil Revisited
Posted July 3rd, 2012
Alysa Cummings
Kathy Rich’s book The Red Devil “spoke” to me when it first came out, and there are lots of good reasons why.
Cancer As A Chronic Disease
Posted July 2nd, 2012
Bob Riter
More and more people are living with cancer – Bob takes a look at living with cancer as a “chronic disease.”
I Hope You Find Jesus, Brother
Posted June 28th, 2012
Rodney Warner, JD
He was on the short and stocky side, blond hair and short cropped blond beard. He wore sunglasses, a thick, stylized wooden cross around his neck, tan shorts and a black shirt.
@#$% Doctors and Hospitals Did That Really *%@@ed Me Off
Posted June 25th, 2012
Rodney Warner, JD
Hospitals are places where great efforts are made to save lives. They can be almost magical places. Sometimes, the magic just isn’t there. I have great respect for doctors.