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dwshandley
Jul 24, 20234 min read
1 Introduction - Becoming a Breast Cancer Carer
Welcome, My name is Daniel Shandley and I’m doing a new blog and podcast called Man+Kind. I’m assembling a series of blogs and podcasts...
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dwshandley
Jul 22, 20238 min read
2 A Guide to Navigating Your Partners Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Listen to the audio podcast of this blog here: Coming soon, watch this space.... Diagnosis Welcome to 'MAN-KIND', blog series that offers...
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dwshandley
Jul 22, 20237 min read
2.1 From Fear to Faith: An Unraveling Journey Towards Emboldened Courage
Hello again, and thank you for joining me. When faced with Catherine's illness, we couldn't help but ask where God was and why she had to...
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dwshandley
Jun 21, 202314 min read
3 A Guide to Navigating Your Partners Breast Cancer Surgery
Today I want to talk about how we coped after Catherine’s operation. It was scary time, we wanted this thing out! This cancer removed...
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dwshandley
Jun 19, 20234 min read
3.1 Anchored in Faith: Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Rest in the Comfort of Jesus
FAITH Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities and care of a loved one's illness? If so, you are not alone....
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dwshandley
Jun 18, 20237 min read
4 A Guide to Navigating Your Partners Chemotherapy
Today I want to talk about how I managed my caring role and provide useful tips for carers managing their partners chemotherapy. What is...
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dwshandley
Jun 17, 20234 min read
4.1 Hopeful Healing: Faith Guiding Caregivers Through Breast Cancer Care Guilt
One challenge I faced during my time caring for Catherine during chemo was the feeling of guilt. It was hard to shake off and understand...
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dwshandley
May 31, 20235 min read
5.0 A carers Guide to Navigating Radiotherapy.
In this blog, I'll be sharing my personal experiences as a carer for my wife Catherine, who bravely fought against Triple-negative breast ca
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dwshandley
May 25, 20239 min read
5.1 From Stress to Grace: My Caregiving Journey Guided by Faith
Battling stress can be exhausting. Discover how faith's soothing powers can lighten the load in our latest blog post.
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dwshandley
May 24, 20234 min read
6.0 A Carers Guide to Navigating Scanxiety.
In the forthcoming blog, we delve into the lesser-known but widely experienced phenomenon of "scanxiety"
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dwshandley
May 22, 20235 min read
6.1 Embracing Peace: Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith in Jesus
Focusing on how faith can help you cope and overcome anxieties on Future, Health, Treatment, Finances, and More
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dwshandley
May 20, 20238 min read
7.0 Standing Strong Together: ESSENTIAL TIPS for CARERS FACING a LOVED ONE'S SECONDARY CANCER DIAGNOSIS
In this blog I want to talk about what to do when cancer is back and having to re live all the turmoil previously experienced. How we...
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dwshandley
May 20, 20235 min read
7.1 HOLDING ONTO HOPE - NAVIGATING THROUGH THE STORM OF CANCERS RECURRENCE WITH FAITH
FAITH Currently, I am engrossed in Bear Grylls' book titled Soul Fuel, which prompted me todelve into the subject of 'hope' for this...
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dwshandley
May 19, 202313 min read
8.0 SOCIAL ISOLATION - Breaking the Silence – Navigating the issues around Social Isolation of Breast Cancer Patients and their Partners and Carers.
Exploring the impact of social isolation some breast cancer patients and their carers may experience
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dwshandley
May 18, 202311 min read
8.1 Faith, Love and Resilience: Navigating Breast Cancer and Social Isolation with Faith in Jesus Christ.
When dealing with illnesses, either the person that is ill or the person caring for them can feel socially isolated.
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dwshandley
May 17, 20236 min read
9.0 Navigating Love and Resilience: How Breast Cancer Treatment Transformed Our Relationship.
In this blog, I am delving into the topic of relationships and to shed light on the profound impact on relationships.
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dwshandley
May 16, 20237 min read
9.1 Faith, Trials, and Triumph: How Caregiving Can Deepen your Love and Compassion.
In this blog I want to explore love and compassion, how this transpired though our faith in our trials and how it enhanced our relationship.
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