Tag Archives: cancer

Destined to Help Others

Island Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Kent Buttimer does not have a professional background in either hospice or volunteer supervision.  No matter.  She was destined for this job. Kent joined THA Group Island Hospice in August 2012.  A native of Savannah, Kent … Continue reading

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Why Do We Have Such Poor Pain Control?

If you are generally healthy, think how a tremendous headache can temporarily cripple you, barring you from having any sort of effective day.  Imagine if you were living with a chronic disease. Of all the symptoms you hope would be … Continue reading

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A Breast Cancer Survivor with a “Do Unto Others” Attitude

THA Group Island Hospice volunteer Kathlene Stapleton has a come a long way in the twenty-three years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  These days, Kathlene is a retiree on the go. In fact, Kathlene stays so busy, one … Continue reading

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Life Before Death: How Will You Die

“Palliative Care means having a situation in which a person lives with dignity until their last breath.” Dr. David Morrison We are all going to die.  Those with a terminal illness simply have a more acute awareness of how much … Continue reading

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Every Screening Test Dad Should Get

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our lives!  Healthy dads are happy dads, so THA Group’s gift to you this Father’s Day is the gift of preventative care. This slide show from WebMD describes all the Essential Screening … Continue reading

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“Grief: Mending a Broken Heart” 2012 Summer Series

THA Group Island Hospice and Catholic Diocese of Savannah Office of Family Life present “Grief: Mending a Broken Heart.”  This is a six-part series that will be led by THA Group Bereavement Coordinator, Dr. Owen E Tucker, and Catholic Diocese … Continue reading

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“I’m a Survivor!”

National Cancer Survivor’s Day is this Sunday, June 3.  To all who have been through the battle (both patients and their loved ones), THA Group salutes you.  You are strong and brave; you are warriors! Around our coastal South Carolina … Continue reading

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CDC Features – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer is one of the most preventable and beatable cancers.  However, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths.  What does that tell you?  Not enough people are taking preventative measures by being screened. If you are over … Continue reading

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Love Your Heart: Give It A Breath of Fresh Air

In this day and age, there’s hardly a person out there who isn’t aware that smoking leads to severe health problems.  It’s not just poor lung health and cancer that are linked to smoking; smoking is also a major cause … Continue reading

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Understanding How Cancer Spreads

An issue that THA Group care managers encounter all too frequently is communication issues between health care providers and patients.  Often people are confused about diagnosed medical conditions because they don’t understand the associated terminology.  In cancer diagnoses, one frequently … Continue reading

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