The Stress of Being a CaregiverAnytime you care for someone it’s hard. It’s hard for many reasons. Maybe it’s a time thing and now you have even...reactions6comments
New Life, New OutlookI believe life is circular. We have our ups and we have our downs. My daughter getting cancer at the young age...reactions4comments
My Brave VikingSometimes it’s easy to take our caregivers for granted. My leukemia is in the wait-and-watch stage, so my caregiver, my wife, doesn’t...reactions4comments
When the Caregiver Has Blood CancerWhen I retired from teaching in 2017, I wasn't feeling well and was in the process of having several medical tests run...reactions2comments
Having the Right DoctorGetting the right doctor is one of the most important things you could do for your health. Everyone suggests you get a...reactions1comment
Juggling Appointments As a CaregiverLife is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning...reactions1comment
Some Help With SleepSleep issues are a common side effect of cancer. My daughter Crystal, who had Hodgkin lymphoma, had a lot of trouble sleeping...reactionscomments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions10comments
It's All About the Little ThingsOne of the things that helped my daughter, Crystal, feel special, loved, and was such a huge comfort to her through a...reactionscomments
Lucky to Count a Sister-friend Among My CaregiversI have one biological sister, but I have a lot of sister-friends, and I was lucky that one of the sister-friends and...reactions10comments
You Must Have Patience!Being a caregiver is always a challenge. Many things in your life will change. You want to be there for your family...reactions2comments
Writing to Cope with CancerHearing the words, "You have cancer," is like getting a punch in the gut. Your feelings can go from shock to disbelief...reactions3comments
Treatment Day Must HavesI would like to offer you some suggestions as to what to bring with you when you have to have treatments. I...reactions8comments
Chemo and teeth issuesTeeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long...reactions21comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 1)Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had to do. It is physically and emotionally draining. However, when...reactions6comments
Trying to Step Away from CancerFinding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was...reactions36comments
Rituals, Pancakes, and the RideOn treatment day, do you have a ritual? My daughter, Crystal did. When Crystal was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was...reactionscomments
What I Wish My Caretakers KnewI want to preface this by saying I appreciate each and everything all of my caretakers did for me. Being sick was...reactions7comments
Getting Chemo - A Caregiver's Point of ViewTaking chemo is a horrible thing, especially when you have to watch your child go through it. Crystal, my daughter, was diagnosed...reactions4comments
Role Reversal: After My Cancer, Becoming a CaregiverLast fall, I found myself as both a cancer survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and caregiver. My husband became critically ill and was...reactionscomments
