Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but it’s also a role that comes with a lot of stress and challenges. Caregiving can give you a sense of purpose during uncertain times but it can also feel demanding and isolating. Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics while balancing the needs of your patient with your own …
Cancer can impact your ability to work and can cause temporary medical disability. However sometimes cancer has lifelong impacts. Approximately 40% of cancer survivors experience long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological effects due to their diagnosis and treatment. While the legal definitions of disability are more straightforward, the social experiences of disability can be more nuanced …
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it isn’t. The holiday season is traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate however for many it can be a difficult time of year that can stir up all sorts of feelings. Navigating the holidays as a cancer patient or survivor comes with its own …
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