8 Things to Know at the Time of Diagnosis
Getting a diagnosis can be overwhelming and scary. There are so many unknowns that it can be hard to stay calm. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. Here is some advice from Ca...
How to Find and Join a Cancer Support Group
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t need to go through your journey alone. Support groups can be beneficial for cancer patients to find others going through similar health journeys and...
15 ‘Get Well Soon’ Gift Ideas to Show You Care
When a family member or friend goes through a health journey – whether it be surgery, a broken bone or a hospitalization – you’d do anything to help them feel better. Fortunately, there are many...
12 Best Items to Pack for a Hospital Stay
If your loved one has an overnight or extended hospital stay, you’ll need to bring a few things. The question is: what should you bring? Here are 12 of the most important items to pack in your h...
6 Helpful Ways to Cope with Loneliness
In 2018, nearly half of Americans reported feeling lonely. A study done by Cigna, a major health insurer in the United States, surveyed 20,000 people in their 2018 Loneliness Index with findings showi...
25 Soft Food Ideas for Cancer Patients
Many medical treatments recommend that cancer patients adopt a “soft diet,” a diet made up of foods that are easy to chew and swallow. The side effects of treatment may include loss of a...
5 Heartfelt Messages to Write in a Sympathy Card
Comforting someone who has lost a loved one is never easy. Knowing what to say in general is a challenge, and finding the best words to write can be just difficult. We reached out to familie...
Parenting Advice for Raising a Child With Congenital Heart Condition
When Brittany and Walt Hammond got married, they said they would sit down to dinner as a family, and pray over their food. Two toddlers and two open-heart surgeries later, the tradition remains intact...
10 Tips to Find Strength When Your Child is Chronically Ill
Doug O’Donnell, second from right, said friends and family provide a support system that keeps he and wife, Lianne, strong through their son’s cancer journey. A group of friends regularly ...
Advice for Parents with Chronically Ill Kids, From Parents Who Know
Every time Jaxson had a scheduled hospital stay, Judy decked out his room with Ninja Turtles, Mickey Mouse, Captain America, Cars and more. Juan Martinez of Uvalde, TX, is a firefighter and EMT ...