Blogs
When Surgery Isn’t the Only Answer: Navigating Multiple Diagnoses in Your 80s
At a Glance: Key Takeaways Introduction: The “Overwhelming” Scan In my 12 years of practicing geriatric oncology, I’ve sat across
Navigating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Your late 80s: What Really Matters
At a Glance: Key Takeaways Introduction: A Different Perspective on a Tough Diagnosis In my 12 years of practicing geriatric
Cancer Pain Management for Older Adults: A Caregiver’s Guide
If you are caring for an older adult with cancer, you have likely confronted the unspoken fear that often looms
Restoring Independence: How to Be an “Energy Strategist” for Your Older Loved One with Cancer
If you are caring for an older adult with cancer, you have likely witnessed a specific kind of exhaustion. It
Taming Chemo Nausea: A Caregiver’s Guide to Comfort and Relief for Older Adults
When a loved one is undergoing chemotherapy, the side effects can feel like a storm that you, as a caregiver,
Advocating for Your Elderly Loved One with Cancer in the ER: The “Go Bag” You Need to Pack Today
Facing a cancer diagnosis, especially as an older adult, comes with many challenges. For caregivers, one of the most stressful
Supporting Seniors with Cancer: A Caregiver’s Journey Before, During, and After Surgery
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. When surgery is part of the treatment plan for an older loved one, it can bring a
Navigating the Radiation Rally: A Caregiver’s Guide to Skin Care and Fatigue in Older Adults
Radiation therapy can be a journey, and for older adults, it’s often less like a single appointment and more like
Navigating Medications: Reducing Burden and Preventing Hospital Stay for Older Adults with Cancer
For many older adults living with cancer, managing medications can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Over my 12 years