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Tips

Following are tip sheets for a variety of new situations you will find yourself in.

Tips: What to do right after your loved one has been diagnosed.
When your loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, it's very difficult to find the right words to say. Most people are in shock for awhile. . . . keep reading
Tips for Selecting Your Loved One's Doctors
It's critical that you are both comfortable with the doctors you choose, as you will both be seeing and interacting with them. Interview and get several opinions before you select your health care teams. This selection will benefit you for years to come, since your relationship will extend past the initial treatment into long term follow-up care. Your participation in this process also takes the burden off of your loved one as you can help do some of the background work involved. . . . keep reading
Tips for Communicating with Doctors
It's often up to us to help do the research and write down questions before doctor's appointments. The following tips will help you get the most out of your doctor's appointments. . . . keep reading
Tips: Talking to Kids about Your Loved One's Cancer
Children can always sense when something's wrong, so the best thing you cand do for your children is to talk to them about cancer and help them with their feelings. . . . keep reading
Top Tips for Family and Friends
So many folks asked me, "What can I do?". Don't be shy about asking for, or accepting help! Even if you think you don't need help, anything you can do to reduce stress in your life, and the life of . . . keep reading
Tips for Friends and Family: What Not to Say!
It's as important to know what not to say to cancer patients as well as what to say! They're dealing with a lot of emotion and need to stay focused on their recovery and their health. Here are some tips to help you and your family stay on track. . . . keep reading
Top 15 Tips for CareGivers -- Don't forget to take care of yourself!
Taking care of someone with cancer is like a marathon....and of course all the focus is on your loved one's health. Don't forget your own, you need to remain strong for both yourself and your loved one. . . . keep reading
Tips for Holiday Meals
Between caregiving, working, cooking, taking care of the house, and general life issues, it often seems overwhelming to cancer caregivers to find the time and energy to participate in the holidays, ne . . . keep reading
Tips for the Christmas Holidays
It's important that both you and your loved one not lose touch with family and friends over the holidays. It will help you feel more connected to the rest of the world. Here are some tips to make the holidays joyful, with much less stress: . . . keep reading
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