Tag: palliative care

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Helping Those With Serious Illnesses Deal with Stress and All the Other Issues that Come with a Diagnosis

Posted on · On Aug. 27 here in Houston, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN) will host its first Texas Cancer Policy forum dedicated to educating patients, providers and the public about palliative care. Palliative care is specialized care for patients with severe illnesses focused on helping them deal with the pain, stress and symptoms of […]

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Is Houston Really Affordable? Houston Matters for Tues., Aug. 12, 2014

Posted on · We often hear about the low cost of living in Texas and Houston. But is it really true? The answer, not surprising, is: it depends. Where in Greater Houston you live factors in tremendously. Some areas are seeing unprecedented demand for places to live – and that drives up prices in those areas, not just […]