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As hard as it is, remember your loved ones before the cancer treatments started. It’s natural for one to change after having poisons injected into the body.
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Looking at Before and After Pictures
One of the hardest things while coping with this awful sickness is looking back at pictures from the time your parent did not have cancer and immediately noticing the changes that the disease has...
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The Holidays
The holidays with a sick parent or a recently deceased parent is undoubtably challenging. In my opinion it is one of the hardest times throughout the year. Here are some tips that will help you get...
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New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! I know that this post is about 8 days overdue and I apologize. With a sick or lost parent, there is always something to do. And with those things to do comes potential improvements....
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National Cervical Cancer Screening Month
January is National Cervical Cancer Screening Month! Cancer-fighting organizations stress the importance of screenings for Cervical Cancer during this time. Here are a few facts about Cervical Cancer...
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The Ugly Truth About Chemotherapy
The weight loss. The fatigue. The nausea. The metallic taste. The hair loss. The appetite changes. The pain threshold changes. The mouth and throat sores. The numbness in the hands and feet. The...
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World Cancer Day
Happy World Cancer Day! This day is not only dedicated to spread general knowledge about cancer, but to factor out myths and misconceptions about this deadly disease. Here are a few cancer myths:...
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Coping Strategy #9
Art Therapy! Something that always calms me down and gives me time to gather my thoughts is anything artsy or craftsy! I have learned that this really helps when coping with your parent’s cancer....
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Colon Cancer & Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colon/Colorectal Cancer awareness month! Colon Cancer is cancer in the colon and Colorectal Cancer is cancer in the colon as well as the rectum. Here are a few facts about Colon/Colorectal...
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One Year Ago I Found Out My Dad Was Going to Die
April 16, 2013. My world started falling apart. I walked into the Good Samaritan Hospital and felt my heart drop. I knew this was not just the regular doctor visit. I found my way around the hospital...
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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month! Testicular Cancer occurs in a man’s testicles. Here are a few facts about Testicular Cancer to raise awareness: Testicular Cancer is found in men usually...
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Relay for Life 2014
This past weekend, I was able to participate in Relay for Life at the university I am attending. Relay for Life is a 24-hour cancer walk held by American Cancer Society. Their goal is to fight back...
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One Year Ago I Lost My Best Friend
I never actually thought this day would come. I was in such denial. I walked through the hospital doors and found my dad’s room. The doctors told me what was going on. I watched everyone cry. I took...
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My Biggest Fear
We all have fears in life — spiders, sharks, creepy men, etc. My biggest fear changed after I lost my dad to cancer when I was 18 years old. I wish I could say my biggest fear is something like...
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The Holidays With One Less Parent
Happy Holidays!!! This time of year is my absolute favorite! I hope everyone is enjoying their time with family and friends. This blog post is geared towards those who have lost a parent and are having...
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The Cancer Story
Disclaimer: I debated with myself for a long time whether I should publish this or not because I originally wrote this for a college assignment. Please keep in mind there is so so so much more to my...
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Happy Birthday, Daddy Part Two
To my Dearest Dad, Happy happy happy birthday. Not a day goes by without you crossing my mind. Saying that I miss you and love you is an understatement, and something that is known to this world....
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Father’s Day – An Open Letter
Dear friends, Happy Father’s Day – I was honestly inspired because I knew what was coming my way on Sunday. I was going to wake up to a flood of dad pics through social media feeds and a couple texts...
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The Holidays
The holidays with a sick parent or a recently deceased parent is undoubtably challenging. In my opinion it is one of the hardest times throughout the year. Here are some tips that will help you get...
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