Finding Your Serenity after Diagnosis

Finding Your Serenity after Diagnosis

The following post is written by the Rev. Lisa Baumgartner, chaplain with Woman’s Hospital. After a cancer diagnosis, many patients go through the five stages of grief before they can accept the fact that they have cancer. Those stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. For many, turning to their religion and spirituality can […]

Losing Control: Why It’s A Good Thing For Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Losing Control: Why It’s A Good Thing For Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment

The following post is written by Robin Maggio, oncology social worker with Woman’s Hospital. One common emotional effect we see with women who have been diagnosed with cancer or are going through cancer treatment is a sense that they have lost control of their lives. A lot of our ladies are the ones who are […]