Memories of My Nursing CareerIt is National Nurses Week so I've been thinking about my experiences as an RN, Nurse Executive and RN Instructor, and now...reactions4comments
Helpful Tips for a Patient Receiving a Chemotherapy InfusionReceiving chemotherapy can be a frightening experience. Even as a nurse with many years of clinical practice, I really did not know...reactions2comments
Thinking Like a Child: A Strategy for Dealing with AdversityA few years ago, I found myself dealing with the adversity of cancer. I was feeling totally exhausted after chemotherapy and was...reactionscomments
Yoga as a Supportive Strategy for Cancer PatientsAs a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I experienced not just the symptoms of the disease but also suffered debilitating fatigue. Taking a...reactions4comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer RecurrenceLiving with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
Understanding Palliative and Hospice CarePalliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams...reactions2comments
Massage Therapy & Chemo Side EffectsChemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist...reactions12comments
Strategies to Stop OverthinkingHas your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or...reactions13comments
Deciding if a Support Group is Right for YouCancer patients often experience significant distress and can have a reduced quality of life. Cancer support groups involve the provision of emotional...reactionscomments
The Circle of LifeAfter a wonderful time at the shore on vacation, I pondered the recent events that occurred in my life. Over the last...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Life, Yourself, and Your DreamsHaving a diagnosis of blood cancer, makes one begin to question priorities, life choices and future actions. What do I want to...reactions5comments
An Unexpected HospitalizationAfter ten months of a “watch and wait” approach for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, I was faced with enlarging lymph nodes, which were threatening...reactionscomments
A To-Do List May Help You Fall AsleepAs cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep...reactions1comment
Dental Health While Undergoing ChemotherapyDid you know that chemotherapy can affect your dental health? I only now realized the impact of chemotherapy on the health of...reactions3comments
Simple Things in Life Can Make a DifferenceThe objects that we encounter every day can remind us that the simplest things in life can make a big difference. The...reactionscomments
Finding a New Outlook on LifeThis might sound like a stupid question. However, it occurred to me this week that it isn’t. I have found that having...reactionscomments
Returning to Work After CancerTo each of us, work has a different meaning. It may provide an identity, self-esteem, financial security, health coverage, and fulfillment. I...reactions3comments
Strategies to Reduce Mental CloudingChemo brain commonly involves cognitive changes including a reduction in short term memory, speed of information processing, and a limited ability to...reactions3comments
Insomnia in Cancer SurvivorsInsomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause you to...reactionscomments
Safety Tips for Traveling During ChemotherapyCancer patients try to maintain normalcy while receiving chemotherapy and other treatments. By using simple, plan-ahead strategies you can enjoy a vacation...reactions2comments
