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Caregivers — The Real Heroes in the Cancer Battle
The real story of the caregiver is often untold and/or under-appreciated in both the healthcare space and cancer world
One Foot in Front of the Other
My father died 10 years ago this March from cancer. He was diagnosed the summer after I graduated High School and fought for 5 years. He…
The Day When… Life Changes Quickly
by Maret Seit
The Day When… Everything Breaks
by Meg Seit
The Day When You Ask A Lot of ‘Whys’
By Meg Seit
The Day When Three Words Change Your Life
By Maret Seit
Resources for Kids and Young Adults
One in three people face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, meaning that millions of children are tasked each year to deal with the…
A Caregiver’s Story: The First Bike Ride
– by Dave CochranIt’s amazing how much dust can pile up on a bike while it’s waiting for you to get back on the road. Except for a few spins around the block, my bike has been waiting for over a year.
Why I Support Livestrong: Becky
Our family has been proud supporters of the Livestrong Foundation for many years. My mother died of cancer when I was 17, my father and mother-in-law are cancer survivors, my dear friend & maid-of
Nothing Can Prepare You For Cancer
Last year, cancer stole the most important person in my life, my wife, Judy.She had multiple myeloma, cancer of her blood plasma. Her early response to treatment was promising, but the disease ravaged
CancerCare
Taking care of a loved one can be a positive experience. For example, some people say that caregiving strengthened their relationship. But it can also be very stressful. Many caregivers say it often
Cancer Support Community: Your Role as a Caregiver
The ripples of a cancer diagnosis extend to spouses, partners, siblings, children and friends. Many of these family members will find they now need to take on the role of caregiver—something they have
Cancer Support Community - Remember Your Needs
It is not selfish to think about yourself. In fact, it is important that you do so. Caring for yourself is a necessary part of being a caregiver.
Cancer.net - How Caregivers Can Take Care of Themselves
One of the most important—but often forgotten—tasks for caregivers is caring for themselves. A caregiver's physical, emotional, and mental health is vital to the well-being of the person who has
