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Diagnosis, illness, injury and all the hard health things that can happen don’t come with maps and directions. So hearing how others have managed might help keep you going.

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How to Share CaringBridge During the Holidays: Supporting Loved Ones on a Health Journey
The holiday season is a joyful time for many, but it can be challenging for those dealing with short-term or chronic illness, surgery recovery, or other health challenges. Not only is it difficult for those experiencing health setbacks, but also for
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How to Cope With Anticipatory Grief
Caring for a loved one facing the end of life can bring up many emotions. At times, it could feel like a privilege, while at others it could feel like a heavy burden. You may grapple with deep, complex feelings as you envision a future without your l
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The Day I was Diagnosed with Cancer: Real Experiences & Tips
We spoke with cancer survivor and long-time CaringBridge user Stephanie Kennelly to create this article. You can hear her speak about her journey and the work she has done to support the cancer community in Minnesota Oncology’s video. We are thankful
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6 Helpful Ways to Cope with Loneliness
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s office recently released a report titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community,” after nearly half of U.S. adults report
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How Triage Cancer Can Help on a Health Journey
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be an overwhelming time with so many questions. Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals di
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How to Navigate Returning to Work After Cancer
Pictured above is Jen Ndegwa, whose story is part of the CaringBridge How We Heal Series. If you’re preparing to return to work after cancer treatment, you may be feeling apprehensive, or even scared. You may feel like a different person than you wer
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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 heartfelt ways to show someone you care. From physical
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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 appetite, mouth sores, nausea and fatigue, which can make it diff
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How to Cope With the Fear of Cancer Recurrence
While going into cancer remission can bring a great sense of relief, it’s incredibly normal to develop anxiety or fear of your cancer coming back. This anxiety can feel very disruptive to your daily life and drain your energy. If you’re going through
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How to Cope With Scanxiety: 6 Tips
If you’re feeling nervous about going in for a medical scan, you’re not alone. The anticipation of medical tests can put worrisome thoughts into our minds and give us great amounts of anxiety. These feelings of anxiety and apprehension before imaging
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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 CaringBridge users who have been through their own healt