Talking About Cancer

"(F)or friends and family it is important to know where our boundaries are - when we should step back, and when we should step in. It's hard to know what is right or wrong - there often just isn't that defining line. It is more a matter of respecting personal space, and understanding that it's all a learning curve."

Emotions

"Understanding your emotions after a cancer diagnosis can be crucial to moving forward."

Laugh!

"In times of pain, frustration, and anger, sometimes the best medicine is laughter."

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Emotions

Posted by at 9:35 AM 0 comments
Obviously there are all kinds of emotions associated with getting a diagnosis of cancer. Most of us can empathize, but unless you're in that situation it is difficult to really understand the feelings a person experiences.And, it can be frustrating to try to find the words to explain how you're feeling to others. Cancerbackup writes:A diagnosis of cancer often means we experience a whole range of emotions. These may include...

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Thank you!

Posted by at 6:53 PM 2 comments
I see some serious ad clicking going on - thanks!I'm going to be a little quiet on the website in the next week or so - though I do have an update going up tomorrow.Please keep visiting, and spread the word on IBC!!!Anita...

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Laugh!

Posted by at 9:39 AM 0 comments
Without a doubt, laughter is the best medicine. Here are some of the ways in which laughter helps us health-wise:Hormones: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine and growth hormone. It also increases the level of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins, and neurotransmitters. Laughter...
 

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