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Exercise can be beneficial during and after treatment for cancer patients, both physically and psychologically. Studies have proven that exercise helps not only in hastening recovery, but in addressing the fatigue of chemotherapy, the swelling of lymphedema and the loss of muscle tone. The World Cancer Research Fund reported that healthier lifestyles and better diets
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Because it is the third most common type of cancer for women worldwide, affecting over 12,000 American women annually, there is no better time to discuss ways you can prevent a recurrence of cervical cancer and options for support. Prevention The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to
There are a number of things that contribute to a person’s likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer, including genes, lifestyle and the type of environment you surround yourself with. However, there are ways that you can control some of these factors to help prevent getting cancer. Avoid tobacco products. Smoking is the cause for approximately
Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, begins in the large intestine or the rectum and affects the colon. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early on, a full recovery and complete cure are common.
The rate of testicular cancer has been rising among men in the United States. Since April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, there is no better time than now to learn more about testicular cancer and how it relates to you. This article will explain symptoms, so you can detect it early if it were
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
The weather is warming up and there’s nothing most people look forward to more than enjoying the warm rays of the sun at the beach or pool. However, May is also National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and because skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is
We could not be more pleased that it is finally June – the month of summer, Father’s Day, and most importantly, National Cancer Survivors Day! This June 3rd will mark the 25th annual Cancer Survivors Day, where communities around the globe gather to celebrate a meaningful and productive life after cancer. This wonderful day was
July is National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and is the perfect time for us to discuss causes, symptoms and prevention tactics for this type of cancer. Causes Generally, bladder cancer tends to develop from the cells lining the bladder. These cells can become cancerous and turn into tumors for a number of potential reasons. The