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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say to a Cancer Patient
When a beloved friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer, finding the right words to say can seem impossible. Caregivers and survivors share their insights.
10 CommentsCancer Care Q and A: Post-Chemo Concerns
Chemotherapy is a common form of cancer treatment, but the side-effects of chemo treatments can be very unpleasant. Here is some advice on what to expect and how to help a loved one cope with chemotherapy.
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As people age, they are more likely to get cancer, even if no one in the family has had it. Learn about cancer, symptoms to look for, how cancer is diagnosed and what treatments are used for elderly cancer patients.
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Regular cancer detection tests and screenings are important for elders. The earlier cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
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Cancer Questions
Why does my only sister bash me because I live abroad and am sick?
3 Answerscwillie Answered 8 hours agoMy sister just sold her home. What should she do with the proceeds (around $60,000) to protect it from Medicaid?
16 AnswersMACinCT Answered May 17, 2022What additional caregiving requirements are needed for the elderly with pancreatic cancer?
3 AnswersGardenArtist Answered May 16, 2022How to handle siblings who won’t help our mother who has cancer?
27 AnswersMichiganToOhio Answered May 13, 2022
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