Category: Articles on cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Image Source: FreeImages ‍ When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it is a life-altering experience. The patient and their family must adjust to new routines and expectations. To help patients cope with their diagnosis, doctors may recommend additional support services or programs. These services are known as palliative...

When I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 73, I didn’t know what to do. Do? How much life did I have left? Did that mean I had less than 2 years to live? Would my hair fall out? That’s when my life changed forever. From an...

Fear is a normal reaction to having a life-threatening illness. When you’re diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, it can be scary and seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, if you’re currently living with cancer or another life-changing diagnosis, it’s important to know that these feelings are normal...

Gratitude has a lot to do with love, if you think about it. After all, what’s more loving than being grateful for the people in your life? Nothing. Gratitude and love are two things that go hand in hand. When you feel grateful for the people that you love...

  When illness strikes, a person’s entire world is turned upside down. The sudden, unexpected blow of having a life-threatening disease can leave anyone feeling terrified and uncertain about the future. Questions race through our minds and keep us up at night. How will this diagnosis affect me and...