Fighting Chance

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Today, the advances in cancer diagnosis, treatments and research have increased the chances of cure or living with cancer in remission. With this good news comes the reality of increased complexities and responsibilities that patients and caregivers face along the journey from diagnosis, treatment and beyond. It is our goal to provide you with the practical information, guidance and strategies to ease your adjustment and help you feel more empowered. KNOWING THE RIGHT THING TO SAY Caregivers are often the unsung heroes of a cancer journey. Providing support to your loved one while coping with your own feelings of sadness, disruption and fear can be immensely challenging. As caregivers, we often ask, what is the right thing to say? How can I best be there for my loved one? These questions often reflect a sense of helplessness at our inability to do more, or take away the pain or cure the cancer. In the absence of working these miracles, we often feel that our efforts are sorely inadequate. It turns out, however, that simply being present and remaining connected can have a profound and lasting impact for cancer patients. Having cancer can be a lonely and isolating experience. Breaking through that isolation, and letting your loved one know that you are there to bear witness to their experience no matter how painful or difficult can provide tremendous comfort. Here are some tips to support you on this journey: - - Helpful Resources: - People Living with Cancer: http://www.plwc.org/plwc - Caregiver Network: http://caregiver.on.ca/ - Family Caregiver Alliance: http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/

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