“I just received a cancer diagnosis. Help! What do I do?” I receive this question on almost a daily basis, and it breaks my heart every! single! time! However, please hear loud and clear…I feel honored beyond words that I’m the receiver of such a question. I don’t take your “reaching out” lightly. I understand your fear of the unknown and feelings of desperation. And I’m here to answer that question for you! Let’s start at the ...
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10 Ways to Minimize Side Effects from Chemotherapy and Surgery
One of the most awful parts of navigating a cancer diagnosis is the side effects from treatment. I got my first up-close and personal taste of this during a very difficult conversation shortly after my 3-year-old son, Kicker, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. While chatting with another cancer dad, he shared his experiences with his young son and how I needed to prepare for… all of the vomiting from chemotherapy how ...
When Medicine Is Wrong
I am thankful for our Oncologist. She is kind, communicative and really cares about my son. I am thankful for the research that has gone into childhood cancer treatment. And I appreciate the ability to have the option of medicine when it is necessary. I am also very thankful for the technological advances in medicine. They played an integral part in diagnosing my son with cancer. However, if we had had a choice, I am not certain we would ...