Chemotherapy sessions can feel terrifying the first time you walk into the infusion room. I remember the first day my dad started chemo. Instead of traveling three hours to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, we started treatment at our local hospital because the medication was the same. When we first walked into the chemotherapy appointments, the…
When you’re healthy meal planning for elderly people who also have cancer, their specific needs will be different than other elderly adults. In our family, food has always been part of how we take care of people. We’re the kind who show love with food. If you opened our fridge on any random Tuesday, you’d…
When someone you love is uncomfortable… you feel it too. I remember the night my dad told me how much he hated this. Not the cancer. Not the treatment. Just the constant, nagging, can’t-get-comfortable kind of pain that never let him rest. We had already talked to the doctors— and this was one of those…
When cancer barges into your life, it doesn’t just affect your health — it throws your whole world into chaos. Appointments, medications, symptoms, bills, meals, emotions… It’s a lot. And most of the time, people want to help but don’t know how. That’s where digital gifts can make all the difference. These fillable planners, trackers,…
I know exactly what this feels like. Still under the covers, running on empty, wondering how you’re supposed to keep going when everything just feels… heavy. Like a cinder block sitting on your chest. Let me tell you… You’re not failing. You’re not weak. You’re exhausted. You’ve been carrying the weight of the world for…
Staying hydrated during cancer treatment is crucial! Chemotherapy, radiation, and so many medications you may be taking can cause dehydration as a side effect. Here are the best quick and easy ways to cancer hydration… 1. Drink Water Regularly 2. Try Hydrating Foods 3. Experiment with Different Fluids 4. Manage Nausea and Taste Changes 5….
How to get enough sleep as a caregiver can be extremely difficult. There’s tremendous stress, the never-ending to-list, the night-time disruptions… Here are a few quick ways to improve your sleep so you can focus on getting a good night’s sleep… 1. Create a Bedtime Routine 2. Dump Stress & Anxiety 3. Get Better Rest…
When my family first started our cancer journey, we were a ball of fire. All of us. We were ready to take on the world. Radiating with positive energy, we had hope coming out of our eyeballs and we were ready to dominate this thing. Seriously, if anyone could have kicked the shit out of…
When you’re a busy family facing a cancer diagnosis, maintaining a healthy diet becomes a really big deal. You need easy meals that give you the proper nutrition and nutrients, can help support your body through treatments and strengthen your immune system. However, creating healthy meals that are both nutritious and appealing can be challenging,…
When a family is facing a cancer diagnosis, maintaining a healthy diet becomes more important (and harder!) than ever. Good nutrition can help support your body through treatments, strengthen your immune system, and improve your overall well-being. Plus, this family is going to need ENERGY in spades! Finding high-protein meals that are both nutritious and…