Monday, December 22, 2014

About Lung Cancer: Gifts, What Not to Say, and Knowing the Signs


If you can't see this email, click here

About

Lung Cancer

Symptoms / Diagnosis

Coping

Treatment



From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer

 As families gather together for the holidays, many people have questions on how best to be a source of blessing and support for their loved ones with cancer.

And if you haven't finished your holiday shopping, check out these ideas.

Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne

What NOT to Say to Someone With Lung Cancer

 Let's face it.  We all stick our feet in our mouths at times; and that only includes the times we are conscious we have done so.  But taking a few minutes to check out these words that lung cancer patients have found hurtful, may help you be a comfort instead of a cause of pain to your friends and loved ones.  Note: Some of these "don't say" words may not be obvious, or even make sense, unless you've lived with lung cancer yourself.  Read more


9 Top Gifts for People with Cancer

 If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, check out these ideas for your loved one with cancer.  Read more

Search Related Topics:  cancer gifts  coping with cancer  books about cancer

Worst Gifts for the Cancer Patient

 Though this article is written by our About.com Breast Cancer Expert, these not-so-good ideas for gifts - especially tips number 4 and 5 -  apply to those living with lung cancer as well.  Read more

Search Related Topics:  gifts  cancer survivors  shopping tips

What are the Signs of Lung Cancer

 We talk a lot about symptoms of lung cancer, but there are also many signs of lung cancer.  Unlike symptoms that may only be experienced by an individual, such as pain, signs are things that can be seen, heard, or visualized by others.  With family and friends gathering for the holidays, it's a good time to review these outwardly visible warnings.  Read more



Related Searches
Featured Articles
10 Things People with Cancer Should Know About Health Insurance
Why Cancer Patients Hide
Thinking About Hospice
When You Resent Your Spouse's Cancer
First Steps When You Are Newly Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

 

More from About.com

Sign-up for Shareables!
An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it!



Want More From About.com
Check out our social page tailored to your interest!




This newsletter is written by:
Lynne Eldridge MD
Lung Cancer Guide
Email Me | My Blog | My Forum
 
Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line.

About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy

Contact Information:
1500 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10036

© 2014 About.com
 


Must Reads
What is Lung Cancer?
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Treatment of Lung Cancer
Preventing Lung Cancer
 
Follow me on:
Facebook Twitter

Advertisement

No comments:

Post a Comment