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This month, we’re stressing the importance of taking every possible step to combat one of the deadliest of women’s cancers: ovarian cancer. What makes recognizing the signs of ovarian cancer particularly challenging is that in its early stages, it rarely reveals symptoms. Yet even in its advanced stages, the symptoms of ovarian cancer don’t always
When it comes to cancer, there are many myths and misconceptions. Whether it be word of mouth or information found on the internet, don’t believe everything you hear or see. Below are a few cancer misconceptions debunked to set the record straight. Misconception #1: Cancer is a death sentence Cancer is not a death sentence.
With its many diverse functions, blood can be thought of as a body organ, much in the way we think of the liver or stomach. Blood is a complex mixture of cells and chemicals, and performs dozens of functions which keep our metabolism in balance. Three types of blood cells are red cells, which transport
Blood Can Be Too Thin or Too Thick Blood that is too thick can lead to blood clots, and blood that is too thin can lead to easy bruising or bleeding. Problems with blood thickness can occur from birth, or develop later in life. Blood thickness may be affected by foods, drugs, and various medical
Head and neck cancer is actually quite broad when we look specifically at where this type of cancer can occur. It refers to cancer anywhere in the head or neck area, including the larynx, throat, mouth salivary glands, lips, nasal cavity or sinuses. Oral CancerOral cancer can affect nearly any area of the mouth, including
Stress is a part of every day life; there is no escaping it. Stress can affect your mood, weight, appetite, and overall health. Stress can cause abnormally high blood pressure and put your body at a higher risk for heart attack or stroke. Studies that have been done over the past several years have shown
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops almost exclusively from exposure to asbestos. It is an aggressive form of cancer that affects cells of the mesotheluim, form the lining to vital organs, such as the lungs, heart, and abdomen. Most individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma worked around asbestos, and inhaled the fibers into
Radiation uses high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. X-rays, gamma rays and charged particles are all types of radiation used for cancer treatment. Radiation therapy may be curative to certain types of cancer, if they are localized to one part of the body. It may also be used as part of adjuvant