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Last Rites: A Catholic Send-Off: A look at the religion's final prayer procession for the dying
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Tag Archives: Cancer
A Certain Adventure
Earthly reality: our hours with the ones we love are numbered, and to be valued.
This is the story of Larissa, as told by Jeanette Geraci. Larissa’s father, Oleksa, was a nuclear physicist, a university professor, a pilot, an expert skier and — in all manners of speaking — a lifelong seeker. Oleksa had studied engineering … Continue reading
Posted in Opening our Hearts
Tagged Buddhism, Cancer, Letting go, Loss of a Father, New York City
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The Death of Film Critic Roger Ebert
A Life Dedicated to Loving Movies
Today’s headlining story of The Chicago Sun Times truly marks the end of an era: the death of beloved film critic Roger Ebert at the age of 70. Earlier in the week, on his blog, Ebert had professed to struggling with … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Cancer, Chicago Sun-Times, Death, Ebert, Ebert & Roeper, Film, Film criticism, Film Reviews, Gene Siskel, Illinois, Movies, Richard Roeper, Roger Ebert, Siskel & Ebert
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Have Fun With Life! [IndiesForward Redux]
Sharing our story in honor of Julie Forward DeMay.
January 31st is IndiesForward day. Today across the internet we’re sharing stories of loss and experiences with cancer in honor of Julie Forward DeMay, who lost her battle to cervical before she could see her touching memoir, The Cell War Notebooks, released into the … Continue reading
Posted in Opening our Hearts
Tagged Cancer, Cell War Notebooks, Frandu, IndiesForward, Julie Forward DeMay, Self-Publishing
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Help Promote the Stories of a Girl Who Lost Her Battle with Cancer
Julie Forward DeMay's touching memoir needs a little promotional boost from the blogosphere.
Tomorrow, January 31st is IndiesForward day – a special blogging event dedicated to spreading the legacy of Julie Forward DeMay and her touching memoir, The Cell War Notebooks. What would you do when faced with a battle for your life? Author, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Book promotion, Cancer, Cervical cancer, IndiesForward, Julie Forward DeMay, Self-Publishing
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Pablove Shutterbugs Shows Children with Cancer the Healing Power of Creativity
Developing their creative voice through the art of photography
The mission of The Pablove Foundation is to fund pediatric cancer research and advances in treatment, educate and empower families, and improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through play, music and arts programs with hospitals. Annually, the … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Cancer, Children with Cancer, Los Angeles, Pablove Foundation, photography
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Because of Ezra Raises Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma
#800days helps patients tell their stories and fight one of the most common pediatric cancers
#800days and @BecauseofEzra Raise Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma #url# Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged 800days, Because of Ezra, Cancer, Most Common Pediatric Cancer, Neuroblastoma, Pediatric Cancer
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Dying to Do Letterman Chronicles the Journey of a Comedian Living With Cancer
Steve Mazan encourages others to chase their dreams, 'or die trying'
At age 35, ten years into his career, comedian Steve Mazan learned he had cancer and might have only five years to live. “The doctors told us [Mazan and his wife Denise], ‘Look, the tumors are slow-growing,’ Steve told Laughspin in … Continue reading
A True Story: Our Year Long Journey Preparing for Loss
Matt's wife was pregnant and dying of cancer.
In 2003, author and actor Matt Croke’s wife Lisa saw her mother diagnosed with cancer. In 2005, shortly after the birth of Matt and Lisa’s second daughter, Lisa discovered the lump on her own breast. Though doctors at first thought … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Book, Cancer, Coping with Loss, Lisa's Hope, Loss of a Parent, Loss of a Spouse, Matt Croke
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“Nobody Wants to See a Clown in Pain”
Anthony Griffith made people laugh for a living, while suffering the ultimate heartbreak
Comedic actor Anthony Griffith was riding the final wave of the comedy boom in 1990 with three coveted appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He did all this while watching his daughter die of cancer. “It was the best … Continue reading
Literary Review: “Undertaker Please Drive Slow” by Jo Ann Beard
Delving into the grey area between fact and fiction for a compelling true story
In December 1997, Cheri Tremble made the decision to engage in assisted dying, with the help of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Several years later Jo Ann Beard wrote about it. Cheri, who recovered from breast cancer only to lose feeling in … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Aid in Dying, Cancer, Cancerous State, cheri tremble, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Jo Ann Beard
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How to Cope with a Terminal Illness? – An Interview with Michael Engelberg
A longtime oncologist shares his thoughts on coping with a terminal condition and dying a "good death"
Doctor Michael Engelberg is an oncologist of 40 years, based at Cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles, California. Aurora: Let’s say I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, or another terminal illness. What should my first steps be? Dr. Engelberg: I … Continue reading
Who deserves to die?
Campaign by the Lung Cancer Alliance attempts to remove the stigma surrounding the disease.
Early last month, a mysterious viral ad campaign began to confuse and enrage people as messages like “Hipsters Deserve to Die”, Cat Lovers Deserve to Die”, and “The Tattooed Deserve to Die” popped up on pay phone backs in cities … Continue reading
Have Fun with Life!
Finding freedom from loss and fear
This is the story of Francisco, “Frandu”, as told by Dana Sitar. I was out of my house, lost my family and my wife of twenty years. And the doctor had just informed me that I have about six years … Continue reading
47-year-old Adam Yauch Dies of Cancer – A License to Ill
My personal inside view of the early days of the Beastie Boys and the music genre they helped create, “Hip Hop Rap”
I had no idea Adam Yauch, a.k.a. MCA, had been battling cancer, so it came as quite a shock to me this morning. He’s survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu and his 14-year-old daughter Tenzin. Having an intimate history with … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Adam Yauch Dies Of Cancer, Cancer, Famous Celebrity Deaths, Famous Deaths
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Fox TV Show ‘House’ Episode, Wilson Has Stage 2 Cancer
Will Wilson, an oncologist, survive the cancer?
(Spoiler Alert!) Watching the episode of the TV show “House” last night in which the main character’s best friend Wilson, a resident Oncologist finds out he has a large tumor, was perhaps the most outrageous TV show I have ever … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Cancer, Stage 2 Cancer, TV Show House, TV Shows About Cancer
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How to deal with loss of a loved one? Interview with Pediatric Oncology Social Workers
Helping Children and Families Cope with Serious Illness, Loss, and End-of-Life
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, a myriad of medical, physical, financial, psychological, and social issues are suddenly thrust on a family. While doctors and nurses are busy at work with medical treatments, these medical social workers stand by to field the psycho-social concerns of patients and their families. Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Children, Family, Health, Health care, Loss, medicine, Pediatric, Psychology, Social Work
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The Stark Reality About Leukemia and Chemotherapy Treatment
A Film About "Dying Young" is for Those at Any Age Dealing with Cancer
I appropriately write this review as our blog writer Katie drives from San Francisco to Orange County today to be with her mom who starts chemotherapy treatments in the morning. This film “Dying Young“, directed by Joel Schumacher, is, as … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing Suzette
Tagged Battling Cancer, Cancer, Caregiving, Chemotherapy, Dying Young, Film Review, Leukemia
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Book Review: “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers
A Memoir of a Strange and Unique Life After the Loss of a Loved One
Through his popular memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, San Francisco author Dave Eggers chronicles his experience raising his younger brother Toph after the family loses each of their parents to cancer. The book is, indeed, at times heartbreaking … Continue reading
Film Review: 50/50
A Real-to-Life Story About Facing the End-of-Life that Will Make You Laugh and Cry
50/50 is a 2011 biopic that explores the trials of facing terminal illness with candor and without over-dramatization. Based on a true story, this comedy follows Adam, a 27-year-old guy just diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that is … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged 50/50 Film, Cancer, Chemotherapy, end-of-life, Film Review, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, terminal illness
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Fighting Cancer, One Joke at a Time
Jokes 4 Miles is Trying to Get 5,000 Jokes from Folks Around the World
Below is a reel from the Jokes 4 Miles campaign, which is soliciting jokes to help 19-year-old Miles Austrevich laugh his way through cancer treatment. If you’d like to submit a joke, you can do it through the Jokes 4 … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Cancer, Humor, Jokes, Jokes 4 Miles, Laughter, Video
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