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"I met Charles, a self-proclaimed foodie, while he was being treated for esophageal cancer. The tumor had narrowed his esophagus, making it hard to enjoy his chipotle-rubbed steaks. He had lost 30 pounds in a few months and had constant throat pain... https://t.co/GXtiRHMOIZ

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"The Dougy Center provides a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death to share their experiences. We do this through peer support groups, education, and training." https://t.co/2ycNeA2VaS

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"When you meet a hospice nurse, you might look at her and say, “I could never do that kind of nursing; it’s so depressing.” If you already work in hospice, nurses and non-nurses alike might say similar... https://t.co/O8MOJdThk5

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This is a wonderful online grief support experience. Often people are uncomfortable going to a public grief support group or they may be unable. This may meet the need of many. Care Partners encourages you to check it out! https://t.co/AgElwzVrBd

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This article has great tips on how to talk to your children about death. It's important to be honest and speak in a manner children will understand. Please read this brief article and use it as a guide! https://t.co/447LLjrXVj

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This is a useful quiz. It's a start! https://t.co/opNAmLpOQy

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An excellent article about "... the increasing demand for clinicians and caregivers due to the aging population, it’s critical to understand and address the systemic and individual factors that are leading to burnout and its consequences such as... https://t.co/icXtB6y387

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"When I was 12 years old, my father died. Suddenly." ~ Rachel Reva https://t.co/NHUuBRMCO5

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Hospice works to bring the universal human experience of dying to a place of normal conversation, rather than a taboo subject that we don't want to think about. PDX death cafes occur regularly and... https://t.co/QRKEYwiOqX

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FROM THE ARTICLE: Jeff Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in Radiology at the Univerity of Utah Health and contributing author on the... https://t.co/za43Yhw0IP

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"The Brain Injury Association of Oregon (BIAOR) provides information, education, advocacy and support to brain injury survivors and their families. BIAOR offers information about local support groups and how to... https://t.co/efBxajEj1S

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FROM THE ARTICLE: "Palliative care does not treat or cure cancer; rather, it's provided in addition to standard treatment (such as surgery or chemotherapy). According to... https://t.co/vI4gd43NIP

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This is an excellent resource for those with colorectal cancer and their families. It has many informative articles about diagnosis, treatment, stories of survivors and those who have not survived. Colon cancer (also called colorectal... https://t.co/JnGxFaPla7

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This provides some nice resources for children. Thanks, Sesame Street! https://t.co/m93BfbKQ1h

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This is a short interesting and hopeful article. Please give it a read! https://t.co/7qOed0Hk8Z

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FROM THE ARTICLE: "To say that the practice of palliative care comes to vivid life in Sunita Puri’s pages may seem like a bad choice of words. But her memoir about tending to seriously, often incurably, sick people pulls off that feat." https://t.co/DTzMB0i33j

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Facts and tests concerning colorectal cancer. Ask your doctor if you need advice. https://t.co/MzmdIqZweO

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Strokes can happen at any age. Please learn the risk factors of a stroke and the signs of an oncoming stroke. https://t.co/RehaI9aa0W

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Some facts and figures about social work... https://t.co/OLQqqyMHDt

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Social Work Month 2019 TV Public Service Announcement Video (1-minute version) https://t.co/oSA2CRCAU8