Whether you or a loved one have a colostomy because of bowel inflammation, infection, injury, or cancer, learn about how to not just manage a colostomy, but inspiration to thrive with one!
The death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long-lasting. The death of a child goes against the “natural” order of life. The young are supposed to outlive the old. It radically changes future dreams as well as parents' present roles...
This is part two on our discussion of fatigue. Fatigue can be improved by finding an energy balance between rest and activities. We discuss the role of inactivity, anemia, poor sleep, depression, and anxiety as well as tips to manage.
What should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice? We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers.
More than 100,000 people are waiting for donations in the United States. In 2019, nearly 11,900 people provided a life-saving donation upon their death, a record high, but still far short of what is needed. Many birth defects and diseases lead to organ failure and have no cure. Learn about organ...
From vaccines to cancer treatment, any new drugs go through rigorous testing called Clinical Trials before they are approved. Learn about what clinical trials are and how we benefit.
What can you learn from joining a support group? How do you find a support group? These are the questions we answer and more with a special guest and Ovarian Cancer survivor, Odra Pratt.
Our special guest Tara Warren - was diagnosed at age 29 with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer, and has an incredible story and mission. She also mentioned survivor's guilt, which we delve more deeply into.
This is the first of a two-part series discussing the research regarding what people with serious illness want, particularly at the end of their lives. This episode discusses: Wanting to know what to expect Finding meaning in living and dying Wanting to be more than just your diagnosis Needing help...
Jane Fendelman contacted Marianne wishing to have an interview to chat about death and dying. Jane is a cancer survivor and has worked as a private counselor for many years, eventually getting hospice certifications. Conversation flowed from what is a "good death" to many other thoughts from...