Comments for R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation

Comment on 12 Questions For A Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient To Ask Their Physician by Vangie Rich

Vangie Rich — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:50:16 +0000

Thanks Jody. Our more in-depth question list can be acquired by calling 800-433-0464.Just ask for Questions to Ask your Doctor. The list is broken down into questions to ask oncologist, surgeon, radiologist, etc. It allows you to better understand why each has recommended a particular protocol.

Comment on 12 Questions For A Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient To Ask Their Physician by Jody

Jody — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:40:31 +0000

I also found a printable PDF available at http://www.breastcanceranswers.com that you can take to your doctor which has the many important questions you need to ask when newly diagnosed!

Comment on Questions to ask your doctors by Laurel

Laurel — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:08:53 +0000

Great list! Thanks!

Comment on Positive Mental Attitude Walk Plaques by Vangie Rich

Vangie Rich — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:17:12 +0000

You are right. Being young and having cancer is not the same as most cancer patients’ experiences. One of the most wonderful things we do at the Bloch Cancer Hotline is to match a cancer patient with a survivor of your their type of cancer. It helps to talk to someone who has been there. It is a great way to build up your confidence as you travel through the cancer maze. Call us at 800-433-0464. Thank you for your comment.

Comment on Positive Mental Attitude Walk Plaques by C Shireman

C Shireman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:25:16 +0000

It’s so hard to stay positive when your dealing with a disease that is “life-threatening.” The term itself is so scary it makes me sick. Especially when your only 23 years old and you have stage 4 colon cancer…

Comment on 2008 Cancer Survivors Parks Tour by Kim

Kim — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:24:18 +0000

Thank you so much for the Cancer Survivors Park in Omaha. I am sitting in the Cancer Center taking my LAST chemo treatment as I write this! I pass the park on my way to work every day and although I saw it I admit I paid little attention until I got that fateful call that turned my life upside down. This spring when all the trees were in bloom, and I knew that I was going to be OK and going to be done with chemo, I looked at that park, covered in new life and beautiful blossoms, and I was so overwhelmed with thankfulness. It was like it was just for me. I love the sculptures of the people, the different age groups, symbolizing how cancer doesn’t discriminate. It is a beautiful thing and I appreciate it so much.

Comment on Road to Recovery by Vangie Rich

Vangie Rich — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:06:49 +0000

Johan,
You are right to ask your family to be positive about this. Fighting cancer is made bearable when your team is at your side. I am sure that “Team Johan” will keep you motivated and will encourage you every inch of the way. Our best to you.

Comment on Road to Recovery by Johan

Johan — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:10:14 +0000

I was diagnosed a week ago with colon and liver cancer.
From schratch, I was very positive and I have told my friends and family to be positive, we believe absolutely in the faith of God.

Since my diagnosing, the acceptance thereof and a drastic change in my diet, I feel already better than the past four weeks.

Regards

Johan van Zyl.

Comment on Support – that vital ingredient by Vangie Rich

Vangie Rich — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:45:41 +0000

Margaret, I have sent you a longer reply separate of this online message. If support group leaders need any of the materials we offer free through the Bloch Cancer Hotline, they just need to call 800-433-0464 or locally in Kansas City – 816-854-5050 and request them. In Kansas City, volunteers are willing to come to your group meetings to share their experiences and offer hope to group members. I am sending you a sample packet of some of the materials we have to offer. Of course, the best we offer are our survivor volunteers willing to speak to a newly diagnosed cancer person or caregiver. We have over 500 volunteers who have survived one or more cancers. Please contact us, we’d love to help.
Vangie Rich, Executive Director

Comment on Support – that vital ingredient by Margaret Ragan

Margaret Ragan — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:06:03 +0000

Hello,
I am a licensed professional counselor who is working with several people who have different types of cancer they are living with. Before the IRS moved to its current location, it was located at the Bannister Fed’l Complex, which has now been designated a Fed’l clean-up site because of the nuclear bomb components that were made out there during the 1950s and 1960s and even into the 70s. There are all sorts of cancers that have affected Marines, GSA employees and IRS – because they were located by Bendix/Allied Signal. My question is this….. at the suggestion of 2 of my clients, I’m getting ready to offer a support group for IRS employees who are dealing w/ cancer of any type. My support groups here on campus are limited to 30 minutes because that is the length of their lunches or dinners. Do you have suggestions for me? Should I contact the Bloch cancer center for information? There are about 5,000 employees here during “high season” (Jan-May) and it drops to about 3,000 the rest of the year. Thank you for any help.

Margaret Ragan, M.A., LPC, CEAP
On-site EAP Counselor

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