Is the Grass Really Greener?

This is a question which is only asked when a person is in two minds about something. If you really thought that the grass was greener you would either have already leapt over the fence and made a run for it, or you would be asking a different question, perhaps along the lines of querying […]

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Mind/Body Workout Fights Chemo Fatigue

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy feel less exhausted if they enroll in an intense program that exercises the mind as well as the body, a Danish study finds. Fatigue is one of the most troubling side effects of cancer chemotherapy. Patients don’t feel like doing anything, either physically or mentally. And the less they do, the […]

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Cancer Patients want Honesty from Doctors

If you had cancer, would you want to be told your odds of dying? Absolutely, suggests a survey of more than 500 people with breast, lung, or prostate cancer. Ninety-five percent said they wanted their doctor to be honest about their chances of a cure and how long they can expect to live, says Ajay […]

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Breast Cancer Stages

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will undergo a process known as staging to help determine how much the cancer has spread in your body. Breast cancer staging helps your doctor determine the best treatment options for you. By categorizing breast cancer, both doctor and patient are better able to predict the most likely […]

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Being Single with Cancer

Key Points: •As a single person, it’s normal to have fears and concerns about dating, new relationships, and sexual intimacy; however, these concerns should not keep you from dating if you choose to do so. •Although it can feel awkward and difficult at times, talking with a dating partner about your concerns can help relieve […]

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Tips To Meeting With Your Cancer Doctor or Nurse

Questions You Should Ask. Make a list of your questions before each appointment. Some people keep a “running list” and write down new questions as they think of them. Make sure to have space on this list to write down the answers from your doctor or nurse. Bring a family member or trusted friend to […]

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Questions and Answers about Chemotherapy

This article may answer some of the questions you may have about Chemotherapy.  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. How does chemotherapy work? Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it […]

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Cloth vs. Disposable: Modern Moms Switching Back To Cloth

(ARA) – Allie Schellhammer admits that she is changed for the better.  When Schellhammer was pregnant, there was no doubt in her mind that she would use disposable diapers for her baby, Catherine, who is now 16 months old. Cloth diapers were a distant thought in this mom-to-be’s mind.  “I grew up hearing stories about […]

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Tips for Making Your Job Search Easier

(ARA) – Whether you are facing a slowed economy or one that is bursting at the seams, there are ways to make your job search less frustrating. The problem is that you don’t know where to start or how to be successful in that search. To get on the fast track with your job search, […]

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Easy-to-Do Maintenance helps Extend Vehicle Life

(ARA) – After their homes, most Americans’ largest financial investment is their vehicle, so helping it stay in good working order for as long as possible is a high priority. In fact, the average age of a passenger car in North America has grown to more than nine years, according to R.L. Polk and Co., […]

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