Having a family member, friend or co-worker battle against cancer is one of the hardest and worst realities in life. No one likes to help someone deal with cancer, but at some point almost all of us will have the opportunity to walk beside someone we care about through one of the most difficult times of their life: cancer treatment.
I have had the privilege (and I do mean privilege) of helping out both of my parents and one of my closest friends during their weeks and months of cancer treatments. At first I was quite intimidated and unsure of how to help in such serious and life-threatening situations. I thought because I didn't know the perfect things to do that I couldn't do anything at all. Was I wrong.
Some of the best ways to help out a friend or loved one as their undergo cancer treatment is in the most practical ways. Don't look past how helpful cleaning their bathrooms, doing their dishes, or collecting their garbage can be. It is an amazing thing to get down and dirty on behalf of someone else. Look around and simply see what needs to be done. Mow their lawn, plant some fresh flowers, or get their car cleaned on the inside and out.
Taking care of the family of the one getting cancer treatment is one of the most helpful things you can do, especially when there are children involved. Offer to take the children to school and pick them up, or invite the kids over to your house for frequent sleepovers during the cancer treatment. It will be good for the parents and good for the kids to be separated during such a hard time. Involve the kids in doing something special for their parent who is in cancer treatment. Take the kids to a boutique that allows you to paint your own pottery, for example. Help the kids make something memorable for their loved one. You can do simple things for the family of someone who is in cancer treatment like go grocery shopping, prepare meals or take their family out to special meals.
Far too often people think that helping out during a time of crisis such as cancer treatment that they have to do extraordinary things. The truth is that it is the ordinary things that need to happen long before anything else will be helpful. There is no doubt that dealing with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment is extremely hard. But the support and help of friends and families can make even the worst things in life better.
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* About Martin Stoleman
Martin Stoleman has had practice helping out during cancer treatment, and he believes that doing the common things help the most. See more at www.finecancertreatment.info
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Saturday
Friday
THE COVER-UP CONTINUES!:Nigerian President Yaradua suffers massive stroke
This may indeed be the truth!
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yaradua is severely brain damaged and suffering from a severe stroke, it has been authoritatively confirmed.
Previously, it had been reported that he was dead. This was largely due to the fact that ever since he arrived at the King Faisal Hospital in Jeddah, he had been in an unusual coma in which he lay on bed the entire day with his eyes closed which led to some staff thinking the President was actually dead. However, it has been confirmed that the first family has bribed staff of the Hospital not to give information to the media about the true state of the President´s health.
The President of Nigeria has been bedridden since November 23 2009 and has not spoken a word since then. He spends his entire day on bed, staring blankly on the ceiling. Even though his wife, Turai has been by his side, he is said to hardly recognize her and sometimes just stares at her blankly as if she is ghost.
I don´t think your president can ever rule that country again. He is as good as dead,´ said a nurse at the Hospital who is close to Hodderway Books.
He has not said a word since he came in here. For the first two weeks, he just lay still in bed and did not wake up for days. We were so sure that he was dead and that the doctors were hiding something from us. He is not dead but he is seriously brain damaged. I don´t think he´ll make it,´ she said.
Also, the President is said to be suffering from much more than one ailment. ´He may have Lung cancer as well,´ our source said. ´For some reason the doctor has been secretive about the health of the President.´ The president is known to be a chain smoker.
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the phone call in which the President supposedly called the BBC to confirm that he will return to the country when his heath got better was a prank call. According to an anonymous source in the Information technology department of the Presidency office, the first lady and close friends of the presidency used voice-morphing software in which one of the president´s childhood friends spoke to the BBC in the guise of the president. The Nigerian ruler has not said a word in the last three months. Not even to Turai. He is in such a terrible condition that the first lady has been making frantic efforts to ensure that nobody sees him in the state he is in.
Meanwhile, last week the Nigerian Parliament sent a delegation of five members of Parliament to see the ailing leader. However, the five were reportedly denied seeing the President as the Hospital staff was under strict instructions from the First lady not to allow anyone see the President in his deplorable state,
Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was declared acting President last week by the Oil-producing nation.
Source:
Hodderway Books
February 16, 2010
Tuesday
Fighting Off a Deadly Cancer
By Sana Khimani
It was October 2001 when Rhio O' Connor, a sixty-one year old man, was astounded to hear about the deadly cancer disease, Mesothelioma, that he was reported to be suffering from. It is a rare kind of cancer that is caused due to malignant cells found in the lining of chest and abdomen. More risk develops if exposed to airborne asbestos. Rhio was told by the doctors that he will not be able to survive longer than a year. But the high-spirited man was ready to take the initiative of fighting the disease through his strong self-determination. Thus, this old fighter left the world stunned as he lived seven and a half years longer than his prognosis.
Rhio spent endless hours in the library, studying books in order to find a treatment to the cancer disease he was suffering from. As a result of his research, Rhio came up to work with a panel of professional clinicians and formulated a regimen of more than one hundred supplements a day. He changed his diet and started practicing mind-body medicine. Thus, Rhio completely supported the theory of Hippocrates that "The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well."
Learning from Rhio's inspirational story, I decided to keep myself in his shoes and think as to what I would have done if gone through a similar situation. Knowing about my ill-health and being aware of my dire cancer prognosis, I would have, first of all, researched about the cause of the disease. Having my major as Biology and having an appreciable Science background I would have researched about the target organs Mesothelioma is going to affect. Obtaining a thorough knowledge about the disease, its cause and effect and the biological theory behind it, I would have discussed the situation with the best professional experts to come up to an approachable conventional treatment.
If my cancer stage would have been critical such that surgery could not have been possible or if chemotherapy would not have been any better, I would have chosen to treat this cancer disease of mine on my own by taking other forms of treatment.
Of course, there are several alternative treatments that I would have taken on my own. I would have used resources like the official websites of cancer societies that provide ways of making the lifestyle of cancer patients better. Many colleges, universities and medical school libraries provide books, electronic resources, and databases that provide other forms of treatments for cancer patients. Also, I would have taken the advice of my uncle who is an oncologist. His advice would also have been helpful in the improvement of my condition.
One of the options that I have discovered through an official website of "Cancer National Institute" is naturopathic treatment. These series of treatments aim to restore our internal body imbalance and makes our immune system strong, thus slowing the tumor growth. This treatment involves taking a good nutrition to fight off infections and getting a quick recovery. Acupuncture, also a part of this treatment, causes the flow of energy in our body. Nutrition from Botanical medicine like green tea contains cancer fighting compounds that are beneficial for cancer patients. Also, I would consult different specialists on aspects of physical recovery. These include physical therapy that will bring physical strength, speech pathology that will improve my communication skills, and occupational therapy that will restore independence within me. From the inspirational story of Rhio, I learned that mind-body medicine also induces a self-healing process. It will enable me to deal with my emotions that will not only keep me in a happy mood but will also make me cope up with the cancer effectively. I have learned through my own experience of meditation that practicing spirituality through religion, private prayers, meditation, taking an evening walk or even listening to music brings inner peace and removes a sense of loneliness in one's life.
Learning about the thought-provoking story of Rhio O'Connor, I set a new aim in life. And that aim is to make the health care field as my future career in life, so that, like Rhio, I will be able to make a difference in the life of some people who dream to live longer.
To learn more about Mesothelioma, please visit [http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com]http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com.
Sana Khimani,
sophomore at University of Texas at San Antonio.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/
Fighting Off a Deadly Cancer
By Sana Khimani
It was October 2001 when Rhio O' Connor, a sixty-one year old man, was astounded to hear about the deadly cancer disease, Mesothelioma, that he was reported to be suffering from. It is a rare kind of cancer that is caused due to malignant cells found in the lining of chest and abdomen. More risk develops if exposed to airborne asbestos. Rhio was told by the doctors that he will not be able to survive longer than a year. But the high-spirited man was ready to take the initiative of fighting the disease through his strong self-determination. Thus, this old fighter left the world stunned as he lived seven and a half years longer than his prognosis.
Rhio spent endless hours in the library, studying books in order to find a treatment to the cancer disease he was suffering from. As a result of his research, Rhio came up to work with a panel of professional clinicians and formulated a regimen of more than one hundred supplements a day. He changed his diet and started practicing mind-body medicine. Thus, Rhio completely supported the theory of Hippocrates that "The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well."
Learning from Rhio's inspirational story, I decided to keep myself in his shoes and think as to what I would have done if gone through a similar situation. Knowing about my ill-health and being aware of my dire cancer prognosis, I would have, first of all, researched about the cause of the disease. Having my major as Biology and having an appreciable Science background I would have researched about the target organs Mesothelioma is going to affect. Obtaining a thorough knowledge about the disease, its cause and effect and the biological theory behind it, I would have discussed the situation with the best professional experts to come up to an approachable conventional treatment.
If my cancer stage would have been critical such that surgery could not have been possible or if chemotherapy would not have been any better, I would have chosen to treat this cancer disease of mine on my own by taking other forms of treatment.
Of course, there are several alternative treatments that I would have taken on my own. I would have used resources like the official websites of cancer societies that provide ways of making the lifestyle of cancer patients better. Many colleges, universities and medical school libraries provide books, electronic resources, and databases that provide other forms of treatments for cancer patients. Also, I would have taken the advice of my uncle who is an oncologist. His advice would also have been helpful in the improvement of my condition.
One of the options that I have discovered through an official website of "Cancer National Institute" is naturopathic treatment. These series of treatments aim to restore our internal body imbalance and makes our immune system strong, thus slowing the tumor growth. This treatment involves taking a good nutrition to fight off infections and getting a quick recovery. Acupuncture, also a part of this treatment, causes the flow of energy in our body. Nutrition from Botanical medicine like green tea contains cancer fighting compounds that are beneficial for cancer patients. Also, I would consult different specialists on aspects of physical recovery. These include physical therapy that will bring physical strength, speech pathology that will improve my communication skills, and occupational therapy that will restore independence within me. From the inspirational story of Rhio, I learned that mind-body medicine also induces a self-healing process. It will enable me to deal with my emotions that will not only keep me in a happy mood but will also make me cope up with the cancer effectively. I have learned through my own experience of meditation that practicing spirituality through religion, private prayers, meditation, taking an evening walk or even listening to music brings inner peace and removes a sense of loneliness in one's life.
Learning about the thought-provoking story of Rhio O'Connor, I set a new aim in life. And that aim is to make the health care field as my future career in life, so that, like Rhio, I will be able to make a difference in the life of some people who dream to live longer.
To learn more about Mesothelioma, please visit [http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com]http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com.
Sana Khimani,
sophomore at University of Texas at San Antonio.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/
It was October 2001 when Rhio O' Connor, a sixty-one year old man, was astounded to hear about the deadly cancer disease, Mesothelioma, that he was reported to be suffering from. It is a rare kind of cancer that is caused due to malignant cells found in the lining of chest and abdomen. More risk develops if exposed to airborne asbestos. Rhio was told by the doctors that he will not be able to survive longer than a year. But the high-spirited man was ready to take the initiative of fighting the disease through his strong self-determination. Thus, this old fighter left the world stunned as he lived seven and a half years longer than his prognosis.
Rhio spent endless hours in the library, studying books in order to find a treatment to the cancer disease he was suffering from. As a result of his research, Rhio came up to work with a panel of professional clinicians and formulated a regimen of more than one hundred supplements a day. He changed his diet and started practicing mind-body medicine. Thus, Rhio completely supported the theory of Hippocrates that "The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well."
Learning from Rhio's inspirational story, I decided to keep myself in his shoes and think as to what I would have done if gone through a similar situation. Knowing about my ill-health and being aware of my dire cancer prognosis, I would have, first of all, researched about the cause of the disease. Having my major as Biology and having an appreciable Science background I would have researched about the target organs Mesothelioma is going to affect. Obtaining a thorough knowledge about the disease, its cause and effect and the biological theory behind it, I would have discussed the situation with the best professional experts to come up to an approachable conventional treatment.
If my cancer stage would have been critical such that surgery could not have been possible or if chemotherapy would not have been any better, I would have chosen to treat this cancer disease of mine on my own by taking other forms of treatment.
Of course, there are several alternative treatments that I would have taken on my own. I would have used resources like the official websites of cancer societies that provide ways of making the lifestyle of cancer patients better. Many colleges, universities and medical school libraries provide books, electronic resources, and databases that provide other forms of treatments for cancer patients. Also, I would have taken the advice of my uncle who is an oncologist. His advice would also have been helpful in the improvement of my condition.
One of the options that I have discovered through an official website of "Cancer National Institute" is naturopathic treatment. These series of treatments aim to restore our internal body imbalance and makes our immune system strong, thus slowing the tumor growth. This treatment involves taking a good nutrition to fight off infections and getting a quick recovery. Acupuncture, also a part of this treatment, causes the flow of energy in our body. Nutrition from Botanical medicine like green tea contains cancer fighting compounds that are beneficial for cancer patients. Also, I would consult different specialists on aspects of physical recovery. These include physical therapy that will bring physical strength, speech pathology that will improve my communication skills, and occupational therapy that will restore independence within me. From the inspirational story of Rhio, I learned that mind-body medicine also induces a self-healing process. It will enable me to deal with my emotions that will not only keep me in a happy mood but will also make me cope up with the cancer effectively. I have learned through my own experience of meditation that practicing spirituality through religion, private prayers, meditation, taking an evening walk or even listening to music brings inner peace and removes a sense of loneliness in one's life.
Learning about the thought-provoking story of Rhio O'Connor, I set a new aim in life. And that aim is to make the health care field as my future career in life, so that, like Rhio, I will be able to make a difference in the life of some people who dream to live longer.
To learn more about Mesothelioma, please visit [http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com]http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com.
Sana Khimani,
sophomore at University of Texas at San Antonio.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/
Mesothelioma Information
By Thomas Morva
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, where cancer cells are located in the pleura, the peritoneum and the pericardium of the affected individual. Thus, the three main forms of mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma targets the lining of the lung, peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdominal cavity, and pericardial mesothelioma targets the lining around the heart.
Generally, people suffering from this disease have worked on jobs where they were in close contact with asbestos. Others have contracted the disease without any direct exposure to asbestos. There is a dormant period of 20 to 50 years between the first exposure to the mineral and the appearance of mesothelioma symptoms. There are rare occasions when the effects have been felt before 20 years, after first exposure to asbestos.
There are cases where people have been affected by the disease some four decades after a summer construction job brought them in contact with asbestos. It is not uncommon for housewives to catch the disease after washing asbestos-dust-infected clothes of their husbands and sons who work with asbestos-related products. There are several reported cases of people working in the Navy years back, who have contracted the disease now.
Some jobs put you at risk of the disease more than others. They are: insulators (people who install insulation); pipe fitters and steam fitters (who regularly work in claustrophobic conditions in ships and work with insulation); electricians; carpenters; mechanics; shipyard workers; maintenance workers; laborers, etc. Industrial sites characteristically are the most affected.
Though the survival rate for mesothelioma is low, there are some conventional treatments that can be tried. They are: surgery, where the tumor is removed; chemotherapy, where specific drugs are used to fight the malignancy; and radiation therapy, where high energy rays are deployed to kill the malignant cells. [http://www.WetPluto.com/Mesothelioma-Information.html]Mesothelioma Information provides detailed information on Mesothelioma Information, Mesothelioma Legal Information, Pleural Mesothelioma Information, Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information and more. Mesothelioma Information is affiliated with Clinical Mesothelioma Symptoms [http://www.e-mesotheliomasymptoms.com].
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, where cancer cells are located in the pleura, the peritoneum and the pericardium of the affected individual. Thus, the three main forms of mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma targets the lining of the lung, peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdominal cavity, and pericardial mesothelioma targets the lining around the heart.
Generally, people suffering from this disease have worked on jobs where they were in close contact with asbestos. Others have contracted the disease without any direct exposure to asbestos. There is a dormant period of 20 to 50 years between the first exposure to the mineral and the appearance of mesothelioma symptoms. There are rare occasions when the effects have been felt before 20 years, after first exposure to asbestos.
There are cases where people have been affected by the disease some four decades after a summer construction job brought them in contact with asbestos. It is not uncommon for housewives to catch the disease after washing asbestos-dust-infected clothes of their husbands and sons who work with asbestos-related products. There are several reported cases of people working in the Navy years back, who have contracted the disease now.
Some jobs put you at risk of the disease more than others. They are: insulators (people who install insulation); pipe fitters and steam fitters (who regularly work in claustrophobic conditions in ships and work with insulation); electricians; carpenters; mechanics; shipyard workers; maintenance workers; laborers, etc. Industrial sites characteristically are the most affected.
Though the survival rate for mesothelioma is low, there are some conventional treatments that can be tried. They are: surgery, where the tumor is removed; chemotherapy, where specific drugs are used to fight the malignancy; and radiation therapy, where high energy rays are deployed to kill the malignant cells. [http://www.WetPluto.com/Mesothelioma-Information.html]Mesothelioma Information provides detailed information on Mesothelioma Information, Mesothelioma Legal Information, Pleural Mesothelioma Information, Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information and more. Mesothelioma Information is affiliated with Clinical Mesothelioma Symptoms [http://www.e-mesotheliomasymptoms.com].
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/
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