Scared Of Cancer? Don’t Be Anymore With Nexavar
Cancer is not a disease, it is a fear and everyone is scare to face it. The cells inducing cancer in a human body spread faster than anticipated. There is hardly any medication that has been invented to spread these cancer cells. It is a revolution with Nexavar that is said to be blocking the spread as […]
Who Is Caring For The Caregiver Cancer?
Caring for the Caregiver is for friends and family members giving care to a person with cancer. It is a condensed version of our booklet, When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer. Being a caregiver to someone you care about may mean helping with daily activities such as going to doctor’s visits or […]
Cervical Cancer
Overview Cancer of the cervix is second only to breast cancer as the most common type of cancer found in women worldwide. It affects an estimated 500,000 women each year. In the United States and other developed countries, the rates of cervical cancer are much lower; in fact, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, more […]
Mammograms And Breast Cancer Guidelines Change And Differ Once Again
If you’re feeling confused about mammograms and what type of schedule to stick to, you’re not alone. It seems that every time new guidelines come out, little time passes before those guidelines change once again. And it’s not uncommon to find differing opinions from different organizations, which only makes the issue that much more bewildering. […]
Breast Cancer: The Good, The Bad, The Confusing
The good news is that cases of breast cancer in the United States, which had been increasing for more than two decades, began dropping around the turn of the century and have continued to do so. It’s thought that the main reason for this decrease is the decline in the use of hormone therapy […]
On Being a Breast Cancer Survivor
Getting through treatment is only the beginning. The impact of breast cancer is as individual as the women who survive it. It can be an arduous though temporary challenge or an experience so transformative that it divides existence into two parts before and after. Perry Colmore has experienced the disease both ways. When she was […]
Fighting Cancer Takes Personal Strength And Modern Medicine
Two months ago, my sister, Marie, underwent emergency surgery. They discovered cancer throughout her abdomen, including a tumor on the outside of her colon that had blocked the colon and necessitated removal of much of her large intestine. Monday she began chemo treatments. Today, she is teaching. This speaks to both her strength and the […]
Get Screened: For the Health of Your Colon
Go ahead and blame former President Clinton for calling attention to colon cancer by declaring this month National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Back in 2000, he knew what he was doing: it’s an opportunity to spread colon cancer awareness. I know it’s not the sexiest topic, but we all need to think about our colons, […]
Country Music Star Raises Awareness for Colon Cancer
Country music performer Wade Hayes knows all about the blues, heartache and regret. But after a colon cancer diagnosis in 2011 and a recurrence 2 years later, the crooner is singing a different tune. He reveals his battle with the deadly disease. Wade Hayes, 47, was born to be a country music star. Wade, son […]
Ovarian Cancer Possible After Hysterectomy
Did you know it’s possible to get ovarian cancer even after you’ve had a hysterectomy? I learned the hard way. My sister, who had a hysterectomy about 10 years ago, just received a diagnosis for a type of ovarian cancer. If you have a partial hysterectomy, which removes your uterus, or a total hysterectomy, which […]
How To Care For Someone Living With Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t affect just one life. It can flip the lives of family and friends upside down, so it’s important to guide not only the patient but also loved ones through this difficult time. The patient’s friends and family play a crucial role in recovery and beyond. It’s up to them to […]