Tag Archives: Cancer

Newlywed Couple First Met As Child Cancer Patients

The couple were reunited years later when they both started working at St. Jude's in Memphis

Lindsey Wilkerson and Joel Alsup first met in 1993. Then, they were both cancer patients at St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 12 years old, and he was 13. Now, they’re a newly married couple who decided … Continue reading

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“Moving On (before and after cancer)” by Sue McCollum

The short book of poetry details the author's experience with breast cancer

“Moving On (before and after cancer)” is author Sue McCollum’s personal journal about her experience with breast cancer. However, it’s unique because it is written entirely in rhyme poetry. The book is divided chronologically into four sections detailing McCollum’s cancer … Continue reading

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New Study Suggests Men Less Likely To Choose Palliative Care

Cultural expectations about gender could play a role in the disparity

A new study found that men with cancer were less likely than women to choose palliative care towards the end of life. The findings were published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Previous research has suggested that men … Continue reading

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“A Good Death” by Deborah Masters and Matthew Carney

The Australian documentary touts the benefits of palliative care for terminally-ill cancer patients

“A Good Death” (2010) is an Australian documentary film about four cancer patients. The film revolves around the patients, their loved ones and the palliative care team/unit that tends to them. The short movie is, like most documentaries about terminal … Continue reading

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Sometimes Denial Is a Useful Tool

Devastating news can be a catalyst for learning and growth -- or not

Denial helps us to pace our feelings of grief. There is a grace in denial. It is nature’s way of letting in only as much as we can handle ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Learning that you have a serious and possibly … Continue reading

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A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment

A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care

A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading

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