The trauma of being diagnosed with cancer is enormous. All of us who have been there know it. The questions that race through our minds, even while the physician is still trying to explain the situation, are unending. Will I die? Will I be an invalid? Will I have terrible pain? What do I tell my family? What do I tell my friends? How will I handle my work? Will I have to endure Continue reading “HELP is Only a Phone Call Away”
A Letter to All Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients…
“I’m not saying you can have the same success I did, but if you try, you have a chance.” — Richard Bloch Continue reading “A Letter to All Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients…”
Cancer Hotline 800-433-0464
800-433-0464 is the number for every newly diagnosed cancer patient. It is a totally free service (cash donations are never solicited) operated by volunteers who have had cancer. The goal is to match up the newly diagnosed patient with an individual who has recovered from the same type of cancer. The purpose is not to recommend specific treatments or physicians but to figuratively put their arm around Continue reading “Cancer Hotline 800-433-0464”
Get a Second Opinion for Prompt Proper and Thorough Treatment
The talk around the cancer community today is all about the pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs and the people who suffered and died as a result. It was such a deceitful action with such horrid effects that it is difficult to contemplate. It is hard to imagine a man with ten million dollars even dreaming of committing such a dastardly act. Continue reading “Get a Second Opinion for Prompt Proper and Thorough Treatment”
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME DAY
Sunday, June 3, 2001, which is National Cancer Survivors Day, is being designated as “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME” day! The significance is to try to get all Americans to promptly get a qualified independent second opinion upon the diagnosis of cancer before any treatment. Continue reading “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME DAY”