Another course I'm taking has to do with conceptual models of nursing. Very abstract, I know why I like science and math now, nothing is abstracts; it is or it isn't, it's right or wrong.
I am taking another course in palliative care...symptom management, hospice care. Death and dying and how to do it well. I like that course a lot. We will all die someday, and I think we need to learn how to do it well. In that class we talk a lot about hospice care. I am such a proponent for hospice. They offer so much. The sad thing is many enter hospice only days before they die. Research says only 10% of us will die suddenly, the rest of long term illnesses, so it's something we should all know more about.
I was also given this information about a new clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute. The information I was given is here:
"Adult cancer patients and survivors sought for ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute. Researchers in the Behavioral Oncology lab at Loma Linda University (CA) are recruiting participants for a study that hopes to improve the lives of cancer survivors.
“Health-Space.net: Supporting Growth Together” is a 12-week, Internet-based support group. Many individuals have unique issues after completing treatment; they may struggle with physical changes, side effects of treatment, spiritual crises, emotional concerns, social changes and support problems, and/or the stress of recurrence. We are here to help patients and survivors adjust to life’s changes.
For more information and requirements, take a tour of our website:
All of us struggle greatly with many of the issues cancer presents us. If this trial were available when I was diagnosed, I would have been eager to participate. I hope many of you will consider joining, it's what we need, a focus on the survivorship issues we all face. It's not easy being a survivor.
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