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This Week in MY CANCER FAMILY
  • News you should use
  • Questions to ask your doctor before treatment begins
  • One Mom’s Mission and her books to represent her daughter during treatment
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NEWS YOU SHOULD USE
 
Pause NOW on the Gel Manicures - It’s too early to know for sure, but a study finds the UV drying lamps could damage DNA and scientists will research to see if there’s a cancer link
 
Don’t step on those ANTS! - The beauty of science is never ending ways to detect cancer. This one is so early in the scientific process, but one to watch and not kill….
 
Are you beginning treatment soon? Or is someone close to you?
 
My Cancer Family Questions to ask your doctor:
 
Do you have the right doctors on your team?  Is there another doctor at  your hospital to add?  For example, if you’re beginning radiation, do you or should you have an oncological dermatologist on your team?
 
Does your hospital or treatment center offer integrated services (acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, therapy)?
 
WHAT OTHER QUESTIONS DID YOU ASK?  PLEASE SHARE WITH MY CANCER FAMILY BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL!
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Real People, Real Stories
 
Did you know each year an estimated 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide each year?  Where can those kids go to feel like they aren’t alone? What can they read?  Is there a character who they can relate to? 
 
Sarah Bankuti is a mom on a cancer journey with her 4-year-old daughter Alice and created a series of books for children with serious illnesses where they are the main character.  Sarah’s books, The Princess Lily Series, have helped hundreds of kids, and also give back to charity with each book sold. 
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SARAH’S WORDS OF WISDOM ON HOW TO SUPPORT A FAMILY IN HER SITUATION:
 
One thing I would say on what NOT to say (and it may seem strange) but do not ask them to reach out if there is anything you can do. By saying this you are asking the family to get in contact and ask for help. This is not likely going to happen. Cancer families have so much going on - especially when a child is first diagnosed. Instead of asking, just go ahead and do something. 
 
The following is my advice on what to say/do to help a childhood cancer family.
 
- Drop off cooked meals/freezer food or food gift cards.
 
- Offer to take care of any pets. Whether the family is staying in hospital or not they probably have little energy to take care  of pets. if you can offer to come by and walk the dog, spend time with the cat or feed the fish.
 
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Stay Positive,  
Denise & the My Cancer Family family
 
Cancer Sucks.  F*** Cancer. We Hate Cancer. We know this already.  We can’t change that for you. We CAN change your journey. We WILL make it easier and better.We are YOUR Cancer Family.
 
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