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Smoking and Other Forms of Tobacco Dependence
By Linda M. Guhe, MSW, LCSW The History of Tobacco and Health in America Tobacco has been around since ancient times and it has been significant throughout American history. When Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492 he also discovered smoking...
Getting Through the Holidays: Tips for Cancer Survivors
By Summer Stanley, MSW, LCSW Introduction Deciding What Can Be Comfortably Done Making Changes Questions to Ask Yourself Something Special for Yourself Introduction It's holiday time! The whole world seems consumed with tinsel and glitter but those who...
Cancer: Glossary of Terms and Definitions
A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T U V W X The terms and definitions listed have been compiled to provide you with a better understanding of words frequently used in cancer care. A Acute - A sudden start of symptoms or disease. Adjuvant therapy - Treatment used in...
Cancer Pain: Treatment Options
Not only is pain easier to treat when you first have it, but pain can be an early warning sign of the side effects of the cancer or the cancer treatment.
Continuity of Care for People with Cancer
By Joycelyn Curtis, PhD, LCSW Any individual diagnosed with cancer is considered a survivor from the day of diagnosis, according to the National Coalition of Cancer Survivors. In 2001, there were approximately 9.8 million cancer survivors (individuals still alive who...
Facts to Dispel Your Fears About Cancer Pain
Here is a list of some common fears about cancer pain and the facts to dispel them.
Children With Disabilities in the Child Welfare System
By Cynthia Weaver, DMin, MDiv, ACSW, LCSW Children With Disabilities in the Child Welfare System Special Needs Special Training Death and Dying Nontraditional Techniques Caring for the Caregivers Children With Disabilities in the Child Welfare System...
Improve Your HIV Care with Good Communication
Good communication helps you understand and manage HIV. Your own health depends on it.
Getting Treatment for Eating Disorders
If a person with anorexia is admitted to the hospital, there are two components to the insurance coverage. One is the mental health, or behavioral component. The other is the medical component.
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Ask a Social Worker: My son is being bullied
My 12-year-old son is getting bullied in school. He is not very athletic or popular but excels in his classes and band. But I’m worried. He complains he is sick more and wants to stay home instead of going to class. I think he is depressed. Some of the bullying may be...