Navigating the Cancer Journey: Benefits of a Cancer Support Group
A cancer support group serves as a beacon of hope, offering guidance, understanding, and a personalized approach to your unique journey. Similar to physical therapy after an injury, the support of a group of women going through similar experiences empowers you to navigate the challenges, reclaim control, and find strength in the face of fear.
What We Aren’t Told When Diagnosed
Facing the tough reality of a cancer diagnosis delves into unspoken truths and hidden challenges only truly understood by those who have walked this road. In the midst of uncertainties, it's crucial to recognize the reservoir of strength within you.
Navigating Emotions with Ease: 3 Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season
Incorporating these three quick tips into your holiday routine can support emotions during the holidays.
Embrace the festivities with intention, set boundaries that prioritize YOUR well-being, and let the soothing scents of aromatherapy guide you towards a more peaceful and joyous
Finding support through treatment: Remedies that work
Emotional and physical support come in many forms. It’s not just speaking kind words to someone who’s going through a tough time. Emotional support also can be found in feeling good physically.
Here are three ways to find emotional and physical support when going through chemotherapy.
How to reduce stress: during the holidays
According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season, which can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. Learn how to reduce stress during the holidays with some seasonal aromas.
What to know when diagnosed with cancer
What to know when diagnosed with cancer. Having a list of valuable information can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of a diagnosis, offer peace of mind, and reduce the fear associated with the word cancer.
Pink Ribbon Month: The Power of Emotional Support Through the Cancer Journey
October is Pink Ribbon Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. Emotional support is an essential part of the cancer journey as It helps those affected cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of the diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer Support: Finding your community
A cancer support group can empower you to choose calmness over worry and faith over fear. Discover how a cancer support group can benefit you and your family from the comfort of your own home, wrapped in your comfy blanket while sipping a warm beverage.
Why won't my brain shut off and let me sleep?
If you've experienced the frustration that your brain won't shut off so you can fall asleep due to an overactive mind, you're not alone.
I Have Cancer and I’m Scared
I have cancer and I’m scared. Hearing those words is a scary life changing event. Having the knowledge and utilizing healing tools, you can create a holistic approach to soothe fear and anxiety, nurturing the mind, body, and soul.
Stay Focused When Dealing with Cancer: A Survivor’s Approach
Staying focused when dealing with cancer: A survivor’s approach. Using these 4 strategies to help stay focus and concentrate from a holistic perspective.
How Do You Survive Cancer Emotionally?
How do you survive cancer emotionally when If feels like the worry, concern, fear will always be there. For some individuals everywhere they turn it pops up!
Integrative Cancer Care: 5 Common Therapies
When going through a cancer journey, we often forget about integrative therapies which are services most of us use routinely for overall wellness. Implementing integrative treatments can complement traditional treatment and support
Caregiver Stress: Top 5 Struggles as a Caregiver
Caregiver stress is a real thing! Not only are you mentally exhausted at times, there are other struggles a caregiver deals with.
Will I ever be Normal Again; How Cancer Changes Your Life
Not only does cancer change your life while going through treatment but the impression cancer leaves on you after treatment can be just as impactful.
Understanding Caregiver Burnout
Is it normal to feel frustrated, angry?
Here are some strategies I found helpful when I was irritated, feeling angry, or frustrated during my caregiving days.
Feeling Helpless? Coping Skills Anyone Can Use During the Cancer Journey
Have you gotten down on yourself for feeling like you couldn’t do anything for someone going through a tough time? Helplessness is a common feeling especially when watching a loved one suffer through the cancer experience.
How to Prepare for Cancer: Helpful tips for an uncertain journey
Is anyone ever prepared for a cancer diagnosis much less prepared for what they’ll be faced with? Some of what I experienced during my cancer experience helped me put together this list. Here are 10 questions that may help you navigate the unknowns, overwhelm, and guide the emotional path!
How to Support Cancer Patients & Their Families
One of the most important things you can do for someone who’s been diagnosed with cancer is show your support for them.
But how?