Phyddy Tacchi

Caring.com Expert

About

Phyddy Tacchi is a psychiatric advanced practice nurse at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Thursday April 02, 2009

    1. When the doctor prescribes a narcotic painkiller, don't we need to worry about addiction?

      Answer - The facts about whether taking strong medications for cancer pain can lead to addiction for your parent.

  2. Friday January 18, 2008

    1. How can I get my anxiety under control while caring for my mother with lung cancer?

      Answer - Some guidance on dealing with the stress of caring for a parent with cancer.

    2. How can I stop feeling so guilty that I'm not doing enough for my mother?

      Answer - Guidance for people caring for a parent with cancer and dealing with feelings of guilt.

    3. If I'm the primary caregiver for my parent with cancer, should I join a caregivers' support group?

      Answer - An expert gives you the scoop on cancer caregiver support groups -- what it's like to be in one and what the benefits are.