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Working Closely With Your Doctor

After I was diagnosed with a serious medical condition a few years back, I knew I was going to need to stay in close contact with my doctor to report any new symptoms. I started paying attention to my health and working hard to understand my symptoms. The changes seemed small at first, but after only a few weeks I could tell that it was working well. I was able to zero-in on symptoms that were growing worse and treat them before they caused me any real discomfort. This blog is all about working closely with your health care provider.

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Six Tips For Making Your Infusion Appointment More Pleasant

Posted on 26 February 2017

No one would ever say that going to your infusion appointments would be enjoyable, but you can do a few things for yourself to make sure it's as enjoyable as can be while you are there. Here are six ideas to hopefully bring you some comfort and peace while you're receiving your treatment. Music Download your favorite tunes to your iPod or smartphone. You can also subscribe to a music streaming service or just use a traditional portable CD player. [Read More]

4 Tips To Help You Maintain Your Comfort During Chemo

Posted on 24 January 2017

A cancer diagnosis can stop you in your tracks. If you're about to start chemo, you're probably trying to deal with hundreds of different thoughts and emotions. You might be worried about how the sessions will go. Your doctor will be able to answer any questions you might have. In most cases, the health clinic where you'll be having your chemo infusions will have a patient advocate who can help you through the process. [Read More]