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Hope for Cancer Patients

Brain Cancer: Hope for Patients and Caregivers             I haven’t posted much about one of the more rare types of cancer—brain cancer, a fact which may seem odd in view of the fact that my last book grew out of … Continue reading

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Brain cancer – Part 3

Brain Cancer – Part 3 Recovery and Survival             This is the final part in a three-part series on Brain Cancer—Diagnois, Treatment, and now survival—discovering and living a new normal.             You made it through the treatments. The last MRI … Continue reading

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Brain Cancer Part 2

Brain Cancer—Part 2 –treatments and their complications             Most physicians prescribe steroids immediately after a brain tumor is discovered or right after a formal diagnosis. A common medication is Decadron, designed to shrink or control further growth of the tumor … Continue reading

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Brain Cancer — Part 2

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Brain cancer- Part 1

Brain Cancer: Part One – Discovering and Diagnosing             Brain cancer affects the very essence of a human being—thoughts, memories, and communication—all are impaired during the growth and discovery of the tumor or tumors and during the harsh treatments necessary … Continue reading

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National Cancer Survivors Day

National Cancer Survivors day is an annual worldwide Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities througout the United States, Canada, and other participating countries. Participants unite in a symbolic even to show the world that life after … Continue reading

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Relay for Life

Last night was our town’s annual Relay for Life. For those who don’t know what the Relay is or what is does— in short, it is a community celebration of triumph over cancer and a dedication to raising funds to … Continue reading

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