February 2015 Vol 1 No 1

This column is written for survivors and their loved ones who are seeking information and inspiration, an infusion of hope.

A stirring story by Jerry, a male breast cancer survivor from Blount County, Tennessee.

Emily Silver, whose mother had bread cancer, recounts what it was like to experience cancer in the family from the perspective of a child.

Yoga supports the mind, body, and spirit of patients with cancer and their caregivers during and beyond treatment. The practice of yoga cultivates physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects to enhance recovery and well-being.

You have just been diagnosed with cancer, and one of the first people you meet on your healthcare team is introduced as a navigator. “A what?” you think. “I need doctors, not a GPS!” But overtime, you will realize this person is a great guide.

Cancer is a family affair, whether we like it or not. When one is faced with a cancer diagnosis, family members (and friends) are also affected.

Everyone is familiar with the word “cancer.” But when cancer impacts you or your family, it takes on a whole new meaning, literally.

Heather Wright Renick, BSN, RN, CBPN-IC, provides 6 helpful suggestions to anyone looking for assistance in dealing with cancer.

This book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, is a great starting point for patients and family members to initiate this difficult discussion.