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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Frightened

Talking to kids about your cancer diagnosis

October 03, 2008
A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening experiences of an adult's life, but for patients with children, explaining the disease to their kids can make things twice as difficult. In this article from CNN, one reporter talks to experts about the right and wrong ways to handle children's fears, concerns, and questions. The article also includes information on several organizations and agencies whose sole purpose is helping kids deal with a parent's cancer treatment. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Reflections on Fear
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...not in countries that don't. Is it possible to be frightened of some thing or some event never... Read more »

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When to Seek Treatment for Emotional Distress Part I: Coping with a Diagnosis
By Rick Wirtz , Health Expert

...the game the best approach is simply voicing your fears or concerns to your treatment team or... Read more »

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What is a Panic Attack?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...People that suffer from panic attacks frequently fear another attack. This fear can cause them... Read more »

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Record Numbers in the UK are Anxious & Fearful
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

We live in, "a culture of fear", fuelled by politicians, social policy and the media. These are... Read more »

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It's Not Hitchcock's Vertigo - Vertigo Symptoms and Treatment
By Mandy Crest , Health Expert

...Within minutes, I was returned to the carnival ride, frightened and nauseated. Until morning's... Read more »

Health Guide

Mindfulness Part 6: The Fear Factor
...series. But then, reviewing my five mindfulness articles, I spotted a new one. Let’s call it The Fear Factor.  Here’s the connection: Fear underlies our stress pathways. I will be going... Read more »
Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 2)
...next. As the reality of your child’s condition begins to sink in, it may spark a whole new wave of fears as well as empathic suffering (i.e. putting yourself “in the child’s shoes” and... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress: Part I
...major treatment options.  In fact, at this stage of the game the best approach is simply voicing your fears or concerns to your treatment team or others who have gone through similar... Read more »
Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 2)
...next. As the reality of your child’s condition begins to sink in, it may spark a whole new wave of fears as well as empathic suffering (i.e. putting yourself “in the child’s shoes” and... Read more »
Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 2)
...next. As the reality of your child’s condition begins to sink in it may spark a whole new wave of fears as well as empathic suffering (i.e. putting yourself “in the child’s shoes” and... Read more »

Medications

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...sudden pounding heartbeat mental/mood changes (fear, anxiety, nervousness) decreased sexual... Read more »

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...acute alcohol withdrawal. It is also used to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This... Read more »

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...living. It may decrease anxiety/unreasonable fears, persistent/troubling thoughts... Read more »

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...daily living. It may decrease anxiety/unreasonable fears, persistent/troubling thoughts... Read more »

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...your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the... Read more »

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- "You've got cancer." More than 1 million people will hear those words this year. Just as frightening... Read summary »

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