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Nearly 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed every year, and there is no better time than now to discuss the risks and learn more about this type of cancer. Who’s at Risk? Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other type of female reproductive cancer, and is the fifth most common cancer among
Prostate cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer for men over the age of 75, but can be developed in men of any age. Am I At Risk? There are certain factors that can put you at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. African-American men are typically more likely to develop
Breast cancer awareness has grown tremendously in recent years. From pink ribbons on the labels of popular food items to professional athletes sporting pink athletic gear, awareness about the prevalence and prevention of breast cancer is at an all time high. But that’s no reason to stop learning and sharing knowledge about it! October is
November is the month to nationally celebrate family caregivers! The National Family Caregivers Association began celebrating family caregivers around Thanksgiving in November of 1994. What began as National Family Caregivers Week has become National Family Caregivers Month, and continues to be supported and celebrated each year. What Exactly Is A Family Caregiver? A family caregiver
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
Cancer is one of the most feared diagnosis that a patient can receive. However, patients should know that cancers are now highly treatable and some are preventable diseases. There are numerous key-screening tests available that each patient should receive periodically to screen for malignant cells inside the body. It is important that each patient receive
As defined by the National Cancer Institute, a cancer survivor is “anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the rest of his or her life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship experience.” If you have survived cancer, battling the illness consumed your life for
To someone who has just been pronounced “cancer-free,” it feels that the worst part of their battle is over. However, adjusting to life after cancer can be nearly as challenging as overcoming the disease itself. This disease has overwhelmed a survivor’s life for a long time, and learning to live cancer-free can difficult. Often, people
There are numerous ways to treat cancer, but the most common cancer treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, hormone therapy and surgery. Each treatment type can come with its own side effects, which may include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts or anemia, mouth sores, appetite changes, skin changes, throat changes, or