If you or one of your loved one has cancer, it is normal to experience some amount of distress. To some extent, cancer-related distress is because of the fears and attitudes people generally have about cancer. For instance, one of the greatest fears people have is that a cancer diagnosis implies death. But it is… Continue reading A certain amount of distress is normal
Month: April 2010
April 1-7 was National Asbestos Awareness Week
Over the last thirty years, scientists and researchers have conclusively determined that exposure to asbestos can lead to severe respiratory diseases. The most dangerous and prevalent of these diseases is mesothelioma, a form of cancer that attacks the soft tissue surrounding the lungs. A study by the Centers for Disease Control estimated that as many… Continue reading April 1-7 was National Asbestos Awareness Week
Advance Directives – Living Wills
How to ensure that your wishes are respected in case you are not able to look after yourself due to an illness or accident. Advance directives allow people to explain their preferences in relation to the type of medical treatment they are willing to undergo (or want to avoid) in case they lose the ability… Continue reading Advance Directives – Living Wills