In the course of my research, I’ve asked men with a variety of cancers to consider what they learned from their experience and what advice they would give to other men recently diagnosed. Here are some of their responses*: 1. What you are feeling is normal: “You are not alone” – Earl, 56 “Everything… [Read More]
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Consider this: Advice to men recently diagnosed with cancer from men who have been there
Posted on October 2nd, 2012 | 2 Comments
Week Four: Cancer and – How to Talk About it
Posted on December 8th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Here is the last article of the Sexuality and Cancer series by Dr. Anne Katz RN Phd. You can read the previous articles here (part one), part two here and three here. Week Four: Cancer and – How to Talk About it Anne Katz RN PhD Oncology care providers should be asking cancer survivors about sexual changes after any kind of cancer…… [Read More]
Week Three: Cancer Affecting Other Organs
Posted on December 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments
Here is the third article of the Sexuality and Cancer series. See part one here and part two here. There are a number of cancers that don’t involve the sex organs that can still affect sexuality. The treatments for colorectal cancer cause significant problems due to internal scar tissue development and interruption to nerve supply… [Read More]
Impact of Cancer on Sexuality
Posted on November 25th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Last week we kicked off our cancer and sexuality series exploring the connection between sexuality and cancer. Today, we’ll look closer at the impact cancer has on sexuality. The breasts, prostate, uterus and cervix, testicles and penis are the sexual organs most often thought of as being affected by cancer – or more accurately, its… [Read More]
What’s the connection between sexuality and cancer?
Posted on November 18th, 2011 | 3 Comments
Today we’re starting a new series on the blog: Cancer and Sexuality. Each week will be a new post from Dr. Anne Katz RN PhD. The connection between sexuality and cancer is pretty strong, and very real. Some of you may know from personal experience – and if you continue to read this blog over… [Read More]
Sorrow and Delight: the Healing HeArt Children’s Art Therapy Program
Posted on September 12th, 2011 | 0 Comments
The power of imagery to promote healing has been well documented by anthropology, visual arts, psychology and science. However, children appear to have no need of documentation to appreciate the benefits of working with images when they come to Wellspring’s Healing HeArt Art Therapy Program. Rather, their instincts tell them that personal art work is… [Read More]
Put Your Toolbox Together: Caring for a Loved One With Cancer
Posted on April 5th, 2011 | 5 Comments
Cancer care has changed in recent years as more people living with cancer are cared for at home by a family caregiver instead of frequent and sometimes long hospitalizations. Caring for a loved one with cancer can be both a challenging and a rewarding experience. Caregiving while maintaining daily commitments to the other family members… [Read More]
Wellspring and Me
Posted on April 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments
My name is Katherine and I am a Wellspring member. The first day I walked into Wellspring back in August of 2007, I tentatively approached the building. I had a vague thought to poke around, and see what it was all about. My husband’s VON nurse had mentioned the organization, and spoke highly of it…. [Read More]
