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For Caregivers

The Problem of Warrior Metaphors in the World of Cancer Treatment

When we use warrior terminology what do we accomplish? How is a loved one with a cancer diagnosis considered a winner? Do these words do more harm than good?Continue readingThe Problem of Warrior Metaphors in the World of Cancer Treatment

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For Caregivers

Easy-to-Make Shoepeg Corn Salad

Not only is this low-iodine Shoepeg Corn Salad recipe easy to make, it’s delicious too! It’s a perfect dish for an outdoor BBQ or a pot luck.Continue readingEasy-to-Make Shoepeg Corn Salad

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The Journey

How to Use & Easily Maintain an Electrolarynx

What is an Electrolarynx? How do you take care of it? Learn more about speech and caring for an electrolarynx after treatment.Continue readingHow to Use & Easily Maintain an Electrolarynx

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For Caregivers

Why It’s Important to Accept Help from Others

Learn what can happen when you harness the good will of the people around you and allow yourself to accept help from others.Continue readingWhy It’s Important to Accept Help from Others

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

These essential books about cancer can help children gain insight into the meaning of a diagnosis, possible treatments and side effects that may occur later.Continue reading12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

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The Cancer Journey for Parents

4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

The effects of head & neck cancer can make it difficult to properly communicate. We lay out some effective ways to maintain healthy relationships at home.Continue reading4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

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For Caregivers

Discover What Recovery is Like After a Laryngectomy

For patients with throat cancer, surgery is a common treatment. In this series, we’ll see what patients might face after having their voice box removed.Continue readingDiscover What Recovery is Like After a Laryngectomy

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The Patients' Cancer Journey

5 Best Questions to Ask When Seeking Out a New Doctor

You want to make sure you are receiving the best treatment possible. An important part of this involves making sure that your doctor is the right fit.Continue reading5 Best Questions to Ask When Seeking Out a New Doctor

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

Coloring Set #1

Download this set of coloring pages. Kids can learn while they enjoy coloring in the drawings.Continue readingColoring Set #1