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  Carl was not at risk for cancer. We did nothing to prepare. The thought never crossed our mind that we should do something. Then, it hit: a fall, a diagnosis, and five months left to live. It would have been so helpful to have had many things settled in advance that we had to decide on the spur of the moment -- and not necessarily well.  Cancer doesn't send a warning letter. It arrives without invitation, disrupting lives and leaving little room for thoughtful planning. While we hope to never face this diagnosis, the reality is sobering: nearly 40% of Americans will develop cancer in their lifetime. This prevalence suggests that preparing—even when healthy—is not pessimistic but prudent. When cancer strikes, the whirlwind of doctor appointments, treatment decisions, and emotional processing consumes every available moment. There's rarely time to suddenly improve your nutritional habits, establish an exercise routine, or arrange complex financial and legal affairs. The founda...

  Colon cancer continues to be better understood -- and findings show that we can do some things to prevent it. Not always, not with certitude, but definitely in some cases, colon cancer may be avoided or delayed.  I worry about our son CB. As Carl's son who is the spitting image of his father, likes the same things, including foods, and as a mentally challenged individual fights any changes to what he likes, he is, I worry, a candidate for colon cancer -- or some other kind of cancer. Carl ultimately had five kinds before he died though death came swiftly after diagnosis. As a Charge Syndrome adult, CB cannot be safely scoped. No colonoscopies mean no early detection. So, his gastroenterologist, dietician, and I are left to try to manage his diet wisely, which, of course, he fights -- but we keep at it.\ What are some of the things we have learned? Check the out here: I’m a cancer dietitian — here are 13 easy ways to lower your risk for colon cancer Nearly Half of Cancer Deat...

Carl and Murjan sharing a Thanksgiving meal.   Thanksgiving: A special time of year when ALL gather to share a meal...coming in a few days! Wish one and all ... people and their pets ... a resplendent day. For more posts about Murjan, click  HERE . For more Caturday posts, click  HERE . Read more  posts about cats . Read more Thanksgiving posts. Watch for Luna Norwood's forthcoming book, Raising Happy Cat Families . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us? Turned away by other publishers because you are a first-time author and/or do not have a strong platform yet? If ...

  This being Veterans Day, it seemed like a good research question to find out what resources exist for vets with cancer. Here is the answer: 1. VA National Oncology Program (NOP) The VA NOP provides comprehensive cancer care for veterans, including diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship support. They offer various services such as precision oncology, teleoncology, and clinical trials 2 . 2. CancerCare CancerCare offers support services for veterans, including financial assistance, counseling, and support groups. They also provide information on health care services and resources tailored for veterans 1 . 3. American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society provides resources specifically for veterans, including information on cancer risks, health care services, support groups, and financial assistance. They also offer a 24/7 helpline for cancer-related questions and support 3 . 4. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) DAV helps veterans connect with health care, disability, employmen...