We’re excited to announce the latest update to our Guide Training process. This year, we are initiating Ongoing Guide Training (OGT).
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The Power of Social Support
Connection. It’s what we humans crave and what very often brings meaning to our lives. The opportunity to sit with another, to share a story, to ask a question, to listen, to share a laugh: the benefits go beyond the … Continue reading →
Read MoreChemo Brain Strategies
Cancer-Induced Cognitive Impairment: Strategies for Success In last week’s blog post, four of our Firefly Guides shared with us what it’s like to live with cancer-induced cognitive impairment, a.k.a. “chemo brain” (in case you missed it, Darla Coss, Occupational Therapist, … Continue reading →
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Hope: A four Letter Word We All Could Use Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines hope, among its many definitions, as: Someone or something that may be able to provide help; someone or something that gives you a reason for hoping. This definition aligns … Continue reading →
Read MoreA Unique Kind of Support
Following a breast cancer diagnosis, many women find tremendous help from joining a support group. Designed to increase the support network of the women who participate, groups may focus on education, offering information and suggestions, or they may maintain an … Continue reading →
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This Is Living With Cancer