Guest Post This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. Everybody wants to be happy. It is a fundamental right. What if I tell you that the more you value your happiness the less likely you are to feel happy? This is what two studies from the University of Denver have evidenced. Feeling happy seems not to be in relation to your own happiness, but to others’ happiness. What a catch-22! It Is Scientifically Proven, The Secret To Happiness Is Helping Others We have always heard that helping others makes you happier and increases your well-bein ..read more

Experienced by quite possibly every single cancer patient. This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. Suffering from ‘scanxiety’ What is meant by the term, ‘scanxiety’? How can ‘scanxiety’ affect you? When do people with cancer experience ‘scanxiety’? How I coped with scanxiety Suffering from ‘scanxiety’ The anxiety I felt like a caregiver, and we felt like a couple, was already on the verge of being out of control as a consequence of my husband’s Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Would my husband’s cancer respond to the treatment? The stakes w ..read more

Is group support right for me? Estimated read-time: 8 minutes Why seek group support for cancer? What do cancer support groups focus on? What are the pros and cons of group support for cancer? Finding the right group Why seek group support for cancer? Cancer takes you so far from your normal life that you end up feeling disconnected from those around you by the big emotions you feel. You may still feel alone, even when you have friends, family, and professionals around you to support you. No matter how loving, compassionate, empathetic, or knowledgeable they may be, it can still be difficult ..read more

My experience of mental health illness after a cancer diagnosis. This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. When cancer affects everything What do mental health problems feel like? Spotting that there’s a problem Surviving cancer’s mental assault A change in outlook When cancer affects everything Experiencing mental health problems due to cancer is a common issue experienced by the patient and caregiver. In our situation, all of a sudden life got very serious and very sad. My husband’s shock Stage 4 Lung cancer diagnosis came at the cru ..read more

Fully understanding your cancer diagnosis This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. Do you have to know your outlook? My husband did not want to know I wanted to know everything The benefits of knowing your cancer prognosis Do you have to know your cancer prognosis? For most cancer patients, whether or not your type and stage of cancer can be cured will be the first question you want to be answered. Yet, not everyone wants to know their outlook, or cancer prognosis, in terms of life left and the quality of that life. They don’t want to ..read more

Overcoming extreme anxiety when facing cancer and its treatment. What is a medical phobia? Anxiety triggers during cancer treatment How your body reacts to phobias during cancer How can I overcome my fear of cancer treatment? What is a medical phobia? Although the experience of fear, anxiety, and stress in response to your cancer diagnosis and treatment plan may be normal, it is another demanding challenge set by cancer. Despite recent medical advancements, cancer is still the most feared disease by the general population of the United Kingdom and United States.1 The reasons behind the anxie ..read more

Overcoming the torture of self-blame This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. A natural reaction Personal experience of self-doubt Blamed for getting cancer? Is it my fault I have cancer? Calming the internal pain of self-blame A natural reaction It is easy to feel a lot of guilt and stress following a cancer diagnosis. Your thoughts can quickly turn to blame yourself for cancer. It is a wholly human reaction at a vulnerable time in your life. Your mind freezes as you daringly ask yourself, ‘Did I do something to cause this cancer ..read more

Being consumed by ‘illness identity’ and beyond. This article includes links which we may receive compensation for if you click, at no cost to you. Cancer tries to take it all How cancer tries to steal your identity How you frame your experience As time passes A change in outlook Cancer tries to take it all Witnessing the terminal decline of my loved one from cancer was like living every day in the silent vacuum of a recently exploded lethal bomb. The days were spent picking our way through the rubble of our lives, helplessly discovering ever more damaged pieces. Cancer was trying to destroy ..read more

Helping Mesothelioma Patients Improve Their Prognosis What is Mesothelioma? There was a time that asbestos was the so-called ‘Miracle Mineral’. Its resistance to heat made it ideal to be scattered throughout things like homes and vehicles to prevent the possible spread of fire. Unfortunately, it later became known that asbestos causes mesothelioma cancer, but this did not immediately stop its use by many manufacturing companies. The latency period of mesothelioma is between 10 – 50 years. This not only makes many of those suffering senior citizens, but many do not suspect that asbestos could b ..read more

A Trusted Source for Information and Advocacy Mesothelioma is a terrible disease. It is a type of cancer that is most often caused by negligent exposure to asbestos. Many people worked for decades with our around asbestos fibers, not understanding the damage it caused. The diagnosis of mesothelioma is devastating, especially if you find out you likely were exposed at work, without knowledge of the risks. What you need during this time is accurate information about the disease, options for medical care and legal advice, and positive, helpful support. Turn to Mesothelioma.net for Important Info ..read more