Been There
Welcome to Been There
Sometimes, what helps a patient or caregiver most is hearing simple tips from someone else who has already walked in their shoes - someone else who can bring their survivor wisdom because they've already "been there".
This resource includes community-sourced submissions from patients and caregivers and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your care team before beginning a new treatment or action related to your health.
Grit & Grace: Finding Your Quiet
Finding ways to reduce stress.
Anxiety & Stress
If there is one thing survivors share, it’s that we tend to appreciate life just a little bit more. We know the cost of every breath. Finding peace doesn't mean the fears completely disappear. It means you choose to build a life so full of passion, community, and joy that the fear no longer gets to be the loudest voice in the room...
Liquid IV Kept Me Out of the Hospital
Dehydration IS a real concern
Hydration
Although it's usually not mentioned or as an afterthought, staying hydrated after surgery, during chemo and well after both can be very difficult. I always thought that I was drinking enough but I continually ended up in the ER getting two bags of fluid due to extreme dehydration...
Turmeric and Black Pepper Gave Me My Life Back
This little addition in my diet was just what I needed to control my bowel pain!
Nutrition
After my CRS/HIPEC surgery, one of the hardest parts of recovery was dealing with ongoing bowel pain and digestive issues. The pain was unpredictable and disruptive. Every week or two, I would miss work because my body would not cooperate. There were days when the...
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