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Caring for those with cancer is really hard. There is that emotional pull of worry - how will the patient respond to treatments? Are they going to recover? The emotional drain of "not knowing" is real, and tricky. 

When my friend @LindsBiel posted this fabulous video to Instagram, I KNEW we had to share it with our Balm Box audience. Lindsey was gracious enough to give us permission to share her story on TheBalmBox.com blog. Without further  adieu, below find Lindsay's excellent advice regarding what to say when a friend tells you she has Breast Cancer.  *** #1: Do not under any circumstance tell her about someone you now who died from the disease (not helpful nor uplifting). She wants to hear about the 30, 40, 50 year SURVIVOR not the person who passed away from the disease. #2: Don’t...

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – but for friends and family undergoing chemo, the smell of pine and gingerbread could be causing them more pain than joy. Here are our TOP THREE TIPS to help a friend or family reduce their nausea over the Holidays - or really any time of the year! DRINK, DRINK, DRINK, and DRINK SOME MORE Encourage them to drink more fluids. Many folks undergoing chemotherapy need to drink at least two quarts of fluids per day – if they are vomiting it’s important to replace lost fluids to avoid...

Liz Benditt is the President and CEO of The Balm Box. She was recently interviewed by Medium as part of their "Top 5 Things You Need to Beat Cancer" series. Below is an excerpt from the article - read the entire article here.   Based on your experiences and knowledge, what advice would you give to others who have recently been diagnosed with cancer? What are your “5 Things You Need To Beat Cancer? Please share a story or example for each. Treatment Plans are up for discussion — they are not a directive. Given my age and general good health,...