If you have upsetting health news, how do you tell others? We’re not taught how to do this dreaded task. A few things to consider:
Read moreIf Your Doctor Drops the Ball on Hope--Part III
Feeling hopeless is not a good place to be--and never a good place to stay. So, what do you do if you feel hopeless?
Read moreIf Your Doctor Drops the Ball on Hope--Part II
How can knowledge of Healthy Survivorship help you find healing hope when a doctor’s visit leaves you feeling hopeless?
Read moreWhat to Do If Your Doctor Drops the Ball on Hope
Healthy Survivors know how to find healing hope. Let’s look at what you can do if you hear things at a doctor visit that make it difficult to find hope. First, Amy’s story.
Read moreStaying Real with Virtual Reality
Healthy Survivors deal with their reality in healthy ways. At times, the best way to manage a challenge may be to escape reality. Huh?
Read moreThe Healing Power of Instruction Sheets
What do you do with the instruction sheet from the doctor’s office? Lately I’ve been obsessed with preserving the power of instruction sheets.
Read moreA Normal Life with Post-cancer Fatigue
Post-cancer fatigue was one of the most challenging symptoms for me. “WAS.” Past tense! Everything improved after I began thinking about my fatigue in the context of creating a “new normal for now.” You see, that idea motivated me to…
Read moreIn Pursuit of a Normal Life--Part IV
Healing words and ideas can change your world for the better. If facing unwanted changes in your reality, the idea of creating a “new normal for now” can help you …
Read moreIn Pursuit of a Normal Life--Part III
“New normal” after cancer refers to much more than just the unpleasant changes. This inclusive term refers to the combination of…
Read moreIn Pursuit of a Normal Life--Part II
If life feels uncomfortably “not normal” due to illness or injury, what’s a Healthy Survivor to do?
Read moreIn Pursuit of a Normal Life
“I know this sounds strange, but all I want is a normal life.” That bumper-sticker sentiment captures the yearning of many patients. At first blush, it sounds straightforward. It’s not.
Read moreSteps to Take If Your Illness Causes Pain
My June 19th post discussed a common conundrum for patients: Should they suffer silently to protect their loved ones? Or does hiding pain selfishly deprive loved ones the opportunity to help, offer comfort, or at least know what’s going on?
Read moreThe Prognosis Declaration
After receiving a diagnosis, Is it necessary to learn your prognosis to be a Healthy Survivor? The aswer depends on….
Read moreIncremental Care and Healthy Survivorship
Slow progress can sap patients’ hope. Atul Gawande is a surgeon-writer who offers a healing perspective
Read moreHow Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?
How do help a child whose young friend or relative is seriously ill? American actress and comic Vanessa Bayer offers a comforting, empowering tool:
Read morePrior-Authorization Distress
Waiting for preauthorization may significantly delay starting your chosen course of treatment. That’s a disempowering and demoralizing delay for patients with active disease.
Read moreHope and Alternative Cancer Cures
Wow. “Nearly 4 of 10 Americans believe cancer can be cured solely through alternative therapies.” Here’s my response to clinicians.
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