Tag Archives: Dealing with an Illness



 “Kettering” by The Antlers

A caretaker's haunting story of losing a loved one to terminal illness

Imagine watching the person you love succumb to terminal illness. Hospice, an album by the The Antlers, tells the story of a woman’s end of life. Told through the perspective of her caretaker, the songs teem with harrowing nightmares and … Continue reading

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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

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Hallmark Announces Cards for Terminal Illnesses

The greeting card powerhouse creates a collection to gift when someone is dying

Every year, Americans buy close to 7 billion cards to wish someone happy birthday, bon voyage, or any other number of congratulatory and sympathetic messages. And by 2014, Hallmark plans to launch one of their most ambitious collections yet: a … Continue reading

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My Evening with Gloria Steinem and Letty Cottin Pogrebin – Who Would Have Thought We’d Be at This Feminist Junction

Feminism takes on it’s final movement: the right way to both age and die well

When I saw the name Gloria Steinem on the City Arts and Lectures mailer (also known as the NPR interviews,) I immediately phoned in for my ticket. I had no intention of missing one of my all-time favorite female pioneers. … Continue reading

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An Interview with Marilyn Reiss-Carradero, Pt. 1

An RN's perspective on end-of-life in the hospital: what changes need to be made?

Marilyn Reiss-Carradero, RN, BSN, CCRN, works at Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, and advocates for change in palliative care and end-of-life practice. Here, she reflects on the day-to-day experiences in the hospital, the lack of … Continue reading

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An Interview with Rebecca Katz: Part One

Nationally-recognized food expert speaks about cancer and the power of nourishment

Rebecca Katz is a chef and nutritionist who specializes in cooking for cancer patients and survivors. She is Executive Chef at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Food As Medicine and CancerGuides Professional Training Programs, and is visiting chef and nutrition … Continue reading

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