We provide an affordable lodging option and supportive community to Duke Cancer Institute patients and caregivers who call our facility home during treatment.
Durham, NC
Joined January 2015
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Looking for information on a specific type of #cancer or need support while going through treatment? Head over to our Cancer Survivors Guide and find cancer organizations, support groups, and resources including housing, financial, and more. buff.ly/47UhcOM
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Most side effects from chemotherapy can be managed with medication or adjustments to your chemo dosage.
“That’s why it’s important to see your physician before every chemo cycle,” explains our Dr. Adaeze Iheme. brnw.ch/21wCiON @adaeze #EndCancer
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Please join us in congratulating @Caring_House on their outstanding achievement!
The Certified Hospitality House program provides a way to distinguish houses which maintain high training standards and follow best practices.
#HHN #healthcarehospitalityhouses
Our butterfly bushes are one of the prettiest spots near the front of Caring House! We captured some amazing butterflies last week. Have you spotted any during your stay? 🦋
#HomeAwayFromHome #Garden #Butterflies #DurhamNC #CancerSupport
Our team had a wonderful time cooking a meal for guests this week! We had a full house that enjoyed dinner and desserts made by our staff. 💙🥧
#HomeAwayFromHome
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A mammogram can find breast cancer up to 3 years before it can be felt, and screening tests can prevent cervical cancer. Cost an issue? CDC offers free and low-cost mammograms and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. Find a location:
cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/scree…
ALT Woman sitting with crossed-legs in a park, smiling. Text quote: I learned the hard way. So, I want to say -- when you're due for a mammogram and cervical cancer screening, make the appointments!
Our friends at Melina's made fresh homemade pasta last week for guests! The perfect comfort food after a long day 😍😋
Interested in making or bringing a meal for Caring House guests? Visit: caringhouse.org/get-involved… to learn more!
This week's #WordsFromOurGuests share the welcoming atmosphere at Caring House. We are so happy we can offer a home away from home for guests traveling long distances for treatment at Duke Cancer Institute. What is something that sticks out from your experience at Caring House?
Former guest Maria traveled over 2,500 miles from home for treatment at Duke. Her six-week stay at Caring House offered a home away from home she didn't realize she needed. Read more of her story on our blog now!
caringhouse.org/news/far-fro…
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There are more than 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S. @NCICancerSurv has information for people living with cancer and caregivers. Check out our resources. cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs… #survivorship
The morning sun looks good on us! The trees outside our front door are blooming, and we're lucky to be able to catch this view each morning 😍🌸
The best way to keep up with our #HouseHappenings? Subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter! We share organization updates, guest stories, and more every month. Sign up now on our homepage at caringhouse.org OR message us with your email to be added to our mailing list!
Our volunteers are the best! Yesterday we had a Watts College of Nursing group come in to make dinner for our guests. The menu included salad, baked chicken alfredo ziti, and a lemon dessert! It was definitely a hit 😍
#MealVolunteers #CommunitySupport #HomeAwayFromHome
One of our current guests has been bringing us fresh wildflowers from their garden each week! We love displaying these bright flowers at the front desk to greet people who walk through our door! The colors of hope definitely bring smiles to our faces 💙😍💐
Our community atmosphere is something that is so essential to our guests during their stay. Friendships are made, stories are shared, and support is offered. We hope that every guest who walks through our doors finds a home away from home here!
#HomeAwayFromHome
"It's a great time to put your blinders on and focus on you. Here's how I went about taking time for family & friends during cancer treatment." ihadcancer.com/family-time-d…
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@CancerCare helps individuals manage the challenges of caring for a loved one with cancer through free educational and social programs, including counseling, support groups, resource navigation and publications.
Learn more here: loom.ly/Z8Kbt90
Summer blooms are everywhere around our house! How many different flowers can you spot? 🌸🌷🌹
#HospitalityHouse #HomeAwayFromHome #SummerFlowers
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Here are five tips to help guide you on your journey as a cancer caregiver.
Rule # 1: No, you really don’t have to do it all.
copingmag.com/the-5-rules-of…
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