Chemotherapy Side Effects Resources Cancer survivorship is impacted by side effects of treatment. Survivorship health information abounds on Medivizor: from the post on neuropathy to the new guidelines that have been created for physicians to care for the side effects for breast cancer survivors. In addition, the Medivizor Library provides a...
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After Cancer Treatment: Living Out The Cure
When you’re 8 years old, jumping rope, playing dolls, swinging on swing sets and doing homework are girlhood pursuits. Discovering “Lumpy Luey” in your left chest wall isn’t. In 1978, Stephanie Dodds’ way of coping with the diagnosis of Ewing Sarcoma was to give it a name and focus on “getting rid of it.”...
Read MoreA Healthy Mind is a Healthy Body
Did you know that the average person has over 30,000 thoughts a day? Healing Your Mental Past In survivorship, maintaining a balanced thought-life is crucial. If you have endured a chaotic or abusive past before having cancer or a chronic condition, it is imperative that you get your mind settled and at rest. I had that type of past and know the weight...
Read MoreGuest Blogger: Rann Patterson
Hello! My name is Rann Patterson, and I am so glad that you stopped by today! I am a writer and editor, and a two-time cancer survivor and will be popping in every now and then to talk about the topic of survivorship. I was a very naïve 26 year old when I became ill the first time and it was long before the internet existed. I had to gather...
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