Month: February 2008

On the side: Compassion fatigue

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Breast Cancer Network of Strength

In this article about compassion fatigue, Dr. Gazelle notes that the demands of caring for a person going through cancer treatment can be so stressful that the caregiver may experience overwhelming emotions and fears. Without adequate support, many caregivers succumb to caregiver fatigue.

Half of Americans don’t get a second opinion

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Prevention

As appeared in Prevention, as well as WebMD and MSNBC.com Even if you don’t take the second doctor’s opinion, simply knowing your options and thinking through the pros and cons can improve your care. Dr. Gazelle notes that you don’t have to have a serious condition to benefit from a second opinion.

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