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Cancers found early, even before symptoms are apparent, are more likely to be treatable or even curable. The articles below can help you understand the screenings that are recommended for you and when, and to help you understand the benefits, and any risks, of regular cancer screening.
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Advice For Caregivers
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| Dear Jai: My wife has pancreatic cancer. Her visitors are coming less and less. What can I do? |
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| Jai Pausch became a caregiver for her husband, Randy, during his 23-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Using her experiences to help others, Jai has written about the unique challenges caregivers face, dealing with loss, and creating a new life from shattered dreams. Her book, Dreaming New Dreams, will be published by Crown Publishing Group and is due out May 15, 2012. Currently, Jai is a writer, speaker and advocate for caregivers. She actively participates with several cancer organizations and serves as a board member for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the NCCN Foundation. She lives with her new husband and three children in southern Virginia. |
| To hear Jai Pausch speak more about her experience and the "Ask Jai" column, watch this video. |
| Have a concern or question to share? Email Jai at askjai@nccn.org. |
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