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Tag: Mortality

Posted on February 13, 2009July 3, 2013

A New Tool for Clergy to Help Cancer Patients

The diagnosis of cancer is a traumatic event for individuals and is usually the first time they realize their mortality. They are scared, out of control and need help. One of the first sources from whom they might seek help is the clergy. Because the diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence, this is an opportunity for the clergy Continue reading “A New Tool for Clergy to Help Cancer Patients”

Posted on February 13, 2009June 20, 2011

Informed Decision

Every cancer patient is entitled to make an informed decision. While it sounds so simple, it is possibly one of the most difficult aspects in getting started in the right direction. Being told that nothing can be done, that surgery is required tomorrow or take these pills and come back in 90 days is not making an informed decision. Continue reading “Informed Decision”

Posted on February 5, 2009July 3, 2013

Death and Cancer

It is my personal opinion that the greatest cause of mortality from cancer is the individual equating death and cancer. When an individual is diagnosed with a malignancy, their first assumption is that it will eventually kill them and they do not muster all their resources to fight this vicious disease. Continue reading “Death and Cancer”

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