I also read the Washington Post advice column -- about how to talk about cancer and death, if your prognosis is not good -- that PJ Hamel and Natalia Hernandez wrote about this week. You can see PJ's post from Monday for the text of the original letter and response from Carolyn Hax, the advice columnist. The letter writer, "V,"... Read more
"I feel my oncologist just drops me like a hot potato when the symptom isn't cancer related," wrote a woman on a support website I belong to. I've had three oncologists with three distinct personalities. After working with them and talking to lots of cancer patients I've learned to be realistic in my expectations. ... Read more
When I was at my parents' house over Thanksgiving, my mother gave me a bag of letters and cards that she didn't want to throw out. So now I'm looking for a place to stash over 10 years of Mother's Day card, thank you notes, and assorted memorabilia. In the stack were printouts of some emails I had sent when I was in treatment... Read more
Is there a woman with breast cancer on your holiday shopping list? Finding the right gift needn't be difficult if you think about how her treatments are affecting her. 1. If she's about to start chemo, she's probably worried about losing her hair, so pretty hats and scarves can be fun. Even hip, "bald is... Read more
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