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Q And A With Niki

Q My wife had lung cancer, and passed away after terrible suffering. I feel lost now and so guilty… Please what can I do, I don’t have any medical insurance. A I’m so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing … Continue reading

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Cancer: Shock? Terror? Emotional Shutdown? It’s Okay,… Really!

Shock stops you in your tracks but you must deal with it. Terror stops you in your tracks but you must take time to feel it.  An emotional shutdown, the kind where you feel completely numb, must be attended to. … Continue reading

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Husband’s Caregiving Experience: How to Cope After Treatment

I think you will find this to be a helpful video on what one husband experienced as a caregiver for his wife who had completed treatment for breast cancer. Many caregivers experience the emotions he speaks of: fear, anxiety, and … Continue reading

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What? No Prep Colonoscopy? As Effective?

The preparatory laxative concoction taken before a colonoscopy tends to keep people from getting screened. In the article Prep-free Virtual Colonoscopy Could Be As Effective As Scope Procedure by Deborah Kotz at The Boston Globe using a CT scan is … Continue reading

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Prostate Screening Confusion? Warren Buffett Diagnosed Stage I Prostate Cancer

  It was announced in mid April Warren Buffett has stage I prostate cancer with an excellent prognosis.  New recommendations however, suggest a PSA is no longer needed for men older than 75. Debate on this topic is clearly blossoming. Should … Continue reading

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A Cancer Resource Chock Full of Blogs and Information

Sometimes having a great resource you can tap into is like ice cream on a hot summer day. Knowing you can consult and explore its contents anytime you want is a happy feeling.  Here’s a site I really like because … Continue reading

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