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Sometimes, in the ordinary struggle of daily life, we can feel forsaken. So much of life is just plain hard work. And what makes it tough is not always the big problems. More often than not, it’s the small frustrations that add up over time. For example, when we are overly annoyed by a spouse […]

Studies show that cancer treatments can affect memory and learning

Once you’ve been through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, there’s one question that will always be on your mind: Will my cancer return? You may have heard about, or been asked by family or friends if breast cancer recurrence can be monitored by a blood test. This is a test for tumor markers, […]

Have you ever experienced a walk in a labyrinth? I am not speaking of a maze, but another type that leads you from the outer edges to the center of a circle in a slow, contemplative stroll. The first labyrinth I experienced was during a retreat/education weekend in Rochester, Minnesota. We stayed at the Assisi […]

Cancer may change the way you can taste and eat food, but you can still enjoy eating.

These cancers can affect your sinuses, lips, mouth, throat, voice and more

A cancer diagnosis is devastating at any stage of life, but for those with young children at home, it can take an especially hard toll on the family. The diagnosed parent can struggle with being a patient while still trying to maintain the duties and responsibilities of a parent. Developmental perspective Children will react differently […]

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Ovarian cancer is one of the five leading causes of cancer related death in American women and September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked by the color teal. How much do you know about the cancer? Take this quiz to find out and scroll down to see the answers and read more about each […]

Know what to expect during your first mammogram appointment