Group Portrait of sisters smiling at the camera Watching a friend face a serious illness can leave you feeling helpless. You want to be there, but you’re unsure how your help will make a difference—or if it will make any difference at all. Fortunately, it often does. Small gestures can mean more than you might imagine. Sometimes it’s as simple as sending a text that says, “I’m thinking about you right now.” Keep reading to learn how to help a sick friend by providing support that ...| AngeLink Blog
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer women struggle with here in the U.S. Thankfully, there are ways to find support. In this modern age, people can ask for help from all over the world using the internet. Some sites offer free wigs for cancer patients to provide initial support. Others help patients and their families raise money for treatment costs. According to the CDC, breast cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat. Just look at the average per-patient costs: Ini...| AngeLink Blog
When someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer, it can be an overwhelming and stressful time. The emotional toll is immense, and it's natural to feel a compelling urge to do something—anything—to help a friend with cancer get better. On top of that, medical costs for cancer treatment can be extraordinarily expensive. Here are some recent stats: As cited by the American Association for Cancer Research, a study published in the Cancer Epidemiology journal projects that the national co...| AngeLink Blog