How to manage the medical, emotional and practical aspects of cancer
Palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong’s Cancer: navigating the journey helps cancer patients and their loved ones face this challenge, from the time of diagnosis to remission or terminal stages. Cherry addresses common questions and fears, treatments, side effects, medical aids, nutrition, complementary therapies, caring for a loved one, and what to say and do. Cherry speaks from experience - and from the heart. Sponsored content.
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In ep. 136 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong touches on
receiving a cancer diagnosis – as a patient or their loved one
how patients can actively participate in their treatment
the greatest change to the body while on cancer treatment
finding your “yes” or “no” as an individual with cancer
useful information regarding medical aid brokers
how cancer can change your relationship with food
whether a particular diet or way of life can cure cancer on its own
how cancer influences relationships, and the importance of honest communication
children and cancer
discomfort, pain and complementary therapies
what palliative care involves
Cherry’s 3 tips for life.
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Cancer: navigating the journey by Cherry Armstrong, published by Quivertree Publications, is available at good bookshops as well as online (also as an eBook):
https://www.loot.co.za/product/cancer/bltt-8063-g990
https://www.takealot.com/cancer/PLID93514743
https://www.wordsworth.co.za/products/cancer-navigating-the-journey?_pos=1&_sid=b47633575&_ss=r
Read Cherry’s thoughts on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, writing exams “with a baby on the boob,” and leaving one’s comfort zone.
About Cherry
Cherry Armstrong, based in Durban, is a nursing sister who has engaged with various aspects of cancer for over 30 years, both in her cancer clinic and palliative care business. She has also worked as a clinical research nurse in oncology and other medical trials, and ran her own stress clinic in Durban for a number of years, recognising the importance of a holistic approach.
Cherry is also the founder of non-profit organisation Celebrate Life SA.
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Email: cherry@celebratelifesa.org
Listen to food writer Vickie de Beer discuss another invaluable book from Quivertree publications on preventing insulin resistance and diabetes.
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Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photograph of Cherry Armstrong: supplied