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I’ve got cancer and you want me to exercise??!

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:00 +0000

People undergoing cancer treatment can - and should - exercise! It can provide relief from fatigue, pain, weight gain, insomnia and a whole host of issues people commonly experience.

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Cancerversary

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:05 +0000

Anniversaries often conjure up happy thoughts- a wedding anniversary, anniversary of quitting smoking, anniversary of starting a new job. But when cancer is involved, an anniversary of a different kind becomes part of your memory. I doubt that most people with diabetes can remember the day they were given this news. But just about every [...]

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Paying it Forward

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

After a cancer diagnosis, many survivors and their loved ones are motivated to give back some of the good fortune or good experiences they had on their cancer journey.

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Remembering Nancy

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:00:42 +0000

I can’t believe it’s February 1st already. One year ago we said goodbye to our kind, loving cousin. And life went on without her.

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Finding Meaning in Your Cancer Journey

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:00:51 +0000

At first glance, many people who have never had cancer would think this sounded ridiculous. What meaning could there possibly be in a disease that takes so much?

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:22 +0000

Flash forward, after a year of radiation, chemo, yet another surgery and many hospitalizations for seizures and other complications; it was holiday time again.

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Holiday Helpers

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:57:17 +0000

The holidays can be very stressful- particularly when you are already dealing with a cancer diagnosis or are the caregiver for someone with cancer.

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Are You Aware?

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:00:16 +0000

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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The 37th Annual Great American Smokeout: November 15th

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0000

This week marks the American Cancer Society’s 37th annual Great American Smokeout (GAS).

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The Seasonal Flu Vaccine for People with Cancer [Repost]

Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:00:55 +0000

Flu vaccine information is everywhere you turn these days, from the supermarket to the news. Many people with cancer may be wondering how they can best prevent getting sick and if they should be vaccinated against the flu, both seasonal and H1N1 (often called Swine flu). Here’s the facts…Flu vaccine information is everywhere you turn these days, from the supermarket to the news. Many people with cancer may be wondering how they can best prevent getting sick and if they should be vaccinated against the flu, both seasonal and H1N1 (often called Swine flu). Here’s the facts…

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