Redwing Keyssar

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Redwing Keyssar coordinates the Palliative Care Program for Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco.

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  1. Friday April 18, 2008

    1. My father has bladder cancer and he no longer want to eat or drink. Is there anything we can do?

      Answer - Cancer patients whose disease has progressed may eventually stop eating and drinking and this is part of the end of life process.

  2. Sunday September 16, 2007

    1. How do we decide when to stop chemotherapy that's not working?

      Answer - This is a very hard conversation to have, when the doctor acknowledges that cancer treatment is no longer achieving results. You and your father have to weigh the negative aspects of treatment, such as uncomfortable and painful side effects, against your father's need to keep seeking a cure...

  3. Thursday September 06, 2007

    1. How can I get the doctor to be more responsive when my mother has side effects from chemotherapy?

      Answer - I hear this question all the time from family members, because so often we don't have a personal relationship with our doctors anymore. As a caregiver, you are your parent's representative, and you may have to be very assertive about asking the doctor to help you provide good care.

  4. Thursday August 30, 2007

    1. Does guided imagery really control cancer-related pain?

      Answer - For many people, yes. Such complementary therapies can be extremely useful when helping a patient live with cancer pain, and in my experience guided meditation -- also called guided imagery -- is one of the most effective techniques. Even people who've never meditated before find they can achieve a meditative...