Dealing With Hair Loss During Cancer

Becky Franks, Executive Director When people get diagnosed with cancer, they are thrown into a world of fear, anxiety, worry and the unknown. There are treatment decisions to be made that will hopefully make the cancer go away with limited side…

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Opinion: No, actual care

Rachel Weaver All the talk recently of health care reform has got me thinking. There’s that old saying, repeated when matters look grim, “Well, at least you have your health!” And the afflicted nods grimly, knowing that complaining to this…

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Good Grief

Do you believe we can adjust our attitudes to live our lives in a natural, healthy way? If you answered yes, or are merely intrigued with the idea, let’s consider one crucial element that always seems to get shortchanged in our attitude…

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Be Sun Safe & Sun Smart!

Amy Fremier, MS CHES – Health Program Coordinator, Gallatin City-County Health Department, Partner of Cancer Support Community As you’re participating in outdoor activities, don’t forget your sun protection! According to the American Cancer…

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Aged To Perfection

Robert Worobec Most of us spend little time wondering how old we’ll get to be someday. It’s enough just keeping up with our daily routines. Yet aging is a very real part of our lives and one that deserves some attention if we expect the most from…

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Connect the Dots

Robert Worobec I wonder who first created those wonderful puzzles in children’s coloring books? You know the ones.  By drawing a continuous line between numbered dots, a picture appears from the completed connection. I remember as a child the…

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Saying ‘Dead’ won’t Kill You

Zoe Hicks When I was very young, one of my dearest friends committed suicide. For the longest time, I could not say the word “dead.” I would use words like gone or passed away. When I was eventually willing to admit to myself that he killed…

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Cancer Support Community

Becky Franks The Wellness Community has been in the Gallatin Valley for many years as we provide services for people affected by cancer. Our services include support groups, education, yoga, Qi Gong, art therapy and other events. All of our services…

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