Pluta Cancer Center Featured in the June 11 Rochester Business Journal
The Rochester Business Journal did a special report for its June 11 issue on Health Care and Cancer Care in the Greater Rochester Region. Pluta Cancer Center's Dr. Marcia Krebs provided insight into the long-term effects of chemotherapy. Pluta Cancer Center President and CEO John Oberlies talked about recent research that confirms 99 percent of patients were "totally satisfied" with their experience at Pluta.
Health Checkup: Cancer Screenings
Since the fall of 2009, one cancer screening procedure after another has been rewritten or challenged.
Some have seen this as the hand of rationed medicine; others have seen this as the beginning
process of honesty about the benefits of screening.
Caregiver Tips
There is no question that being a caregiver can be physically tiring. And the emotional strain of seeing a loved one suffer can be equally significant. The schedule of treatments seems endless and often it is hard for the patient to be optimistic when (s)he feels worse than when diagnosed.
That is why it is important for you in the caregiver role to remember to look after your own physical and mental health. The old axiom that you can’t help others if you don’t first take care of yourself is especially true now. Here is some advice to help you along the way:
Be prepared. Become familiar with treatments and side effects. Fill prescriptions in advance and stock up on recommended dietary products.
Get assistance. Accept help from friends. Consider using professional services to minimize household chores and let less urgent responsibilities wait. Look into support groups or individual counseling.
Take care of yourself. Be mindful of your own physical and mental health. Allow yourself to take a break. Exercise, social interaction and relaxation are crucial for both the patient and caregiver.