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ARTICLE:
"How to Support Your Friend
During Treatment"
ARTICLE: "Common Side-Effects of Cancer Treatment"
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ASSISTANCE |
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House
cleaning for cancer patients |
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Cleaning for a Reason:
Women currently undergoing chemo can sign up for a free house
cleaning service 1 time per month for 4 months while in treatment.
See their website for details.
Canswer
Link
Free nontoxic house cleaning for Cancer patients.
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Helpful
sites for coping and communicating |
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CopingUniversity.com
A site where world-class experts share their wisdom to help you
cope with your cancer challenges.
Lotsa helping hands -
Create a free of charge, private, web-based community to organize
family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues – a family’s ‘circles
of community’ - during times of need. Easily
coordinate activities and manage volunteers with a intuitive group
calendar. Communicate and share information using announcements,
messages boards, and photos.
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BOOKS that inform, support, encourage and inspire
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A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last
by Stephen
Levine
(Paperback
- April 14, 1998)
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of
Courage, Support & Love
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and David Tabatsky
(Paperback - Mar 3, 2009)
Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips
by Kris Carr and Sheryl Crow (Paperback
- Aug 1, 2007)
Intimacy
After Cancer - A Woman's Guide
by Dr. Sally Kydd & Dana Rowett
The Spirited Walker: Fitness Walking For Clarity, Balance, and
Spiritual Connection
by Carolyn S. Kortge (Paperback
- April 21, 1998)
You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
by Louise Hay and Joan Perrin Falquet
(Paperback
- Sep 1999)
Keep Believing in Yourself and Your Dreams
by A Blue Mountain Arts® Collection (Paperback - Jul 8, 2007)
Believe
Katharine M. Emlen (Author)
Your Magic Garden: A Guide To Discovering Your Life Work
by Joanna Valente Dunn (Hardcover
- May 1, 1998)
Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings:
When someone you love has cancer...a hopeful,
helpful book for kids
by Ellen McVicker and Nanci Hersh
(Hardcover - Oct 1, 2006)
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Waking the Warrior Goddess:
Dr. Christine Horner's Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast
Cancer
by Christine Horner (Paperback
- Sep 5, 2007) Eat, Pray, Love Elizabeth Gilbert
Breast Cancer Husband:
How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) during Diagnosis, Treatment
and Beyond
by Marc Silver (Paperback - Sep 9, 2004)
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CANCER SUPPORT INFORMATION
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Mesothelioma (asbestos-caused)
The
Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all
mesothelioma issues ranging from mesothelioma statistics to
diagnosis options.
PleuralMesothelioma.com: Another good source of
information for this specific type of cancer.
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CD’s that support healing,
relaxation or meditation
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Nancy Hopps
Cancer Embracing the Healing Journey
Chemotherapy - a healing solution
Radiation – Removing the Dross
Finding the Peaceful Place within
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DVD’s
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"Crazy
Sexy Cancer"
(2007)
Starring: Rodney Yee, Kris
Carr Director: Kris Carr
"You
Can Heal Your Life, the movie"
expanded version (2007)Starring: Louise L. Hay Director: Michael
Goorjian
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HEADCOVERS
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Hats with
Heart
A variety of hats, scarves, and turbans for women and children
experiencing hair loss.
Headcovers
Unlimited
You can find hats, turbans, and wigs, as well as false eyebrows
and eyelashes.
Just in Time
Headwear and soft hats designed and sold by another cancer
survivor. She has many styles in both Spring/Summer and
Fall/Winter collections
Patterns to make your hats and turbans
This site offers patterns so you can make your own hats and
turbans.
Babushkah
Moisture wicking scarves
FashionScarvesAndShawls.com
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> TZNIUS
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Head coverings and how to scarf tying instructions |
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Tznius.com
CoverYourHair.com
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> WIGS |
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The Wig Mall:
Help in
choosing and caring for a front lace wig.
TLC catalog from the American Cancer Society
Features
hats, turbans, scarves, wigs, camisoles, bras, mastectomy
products, breast forms, swim wear.
Wigs By Paula
Young
The cheapest and most popular catalog for wigs.
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DRY
WEAVE/MOISTURE WICKING NIGHT WEAR
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Wicking fabrics
draw perspiration away from the body to the fabric where it
evaporates quickly, providing comfort while sweating due to hot
flashes or chemo side-effects.
Haralee.com
ebay Cool-Offerings
DriNights.com
serenecomfort.com
cool-jams.com
Sierra
Trading Post
Moisture wicking clothing for both men and women.
CoolClothingUSA.com
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SKIN CARE SUPPORT
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My Girl's
Radiation Cream: A specially formulated cream for
breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy.
SkinAgain
A variety of skin care products, many useful with cancer
treatment.
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