September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I’ve already written a post on childhood cancer facts, but today I want to highlight the appalling lack of funding for childhood cancer research in the United States. Here are some childhood cancer funding facts and suggestions on what each of us can do to turn this around. Funding is […]
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Getting a cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down. Suddenly, there are loads of tests to be run, decisions to be made, doctor visits, and treatments – it’s completely overwhelming. There’s also the logistics of getting to and from all the appointments for lab work, scans, cancer care at treatment centers, and follow-up appointments.
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This silent cancer is the deadliest of all cancer of the female reproductive system, and (possibly because it involves the reproductive system) is not openly talked about. But because this type of cancer can affect any individual with ovaries, it is important to raise awareness so that people know
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In earlier posts, I’ve talked about why it’s important for people with cancer to stay hydrated. I’ve also shared some juicing recipes and talked about IV hydration therapy. One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated is to drink more water. Most of us think we drink more water than we actually do. Without a bottle that shows
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Hospice care is a type of compassionate care centered around providing comfort in a patient’s final days. Hospice care focuses on keeping patients comfortable after they have stopped curative treatment (treatment designed to cure a disease, like cancer). If cancer doesn’t respond to treatments and if there are no other options to try, or if
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You might have had your fair share of nights tossing and turning since your cancer diagnosis. Staring at the ceiling while the clock ticks away, stressing about treatment to side effects to relationships and finances. This is common for many dealing with cancer – between 30 and 50% of people with cancer experience insomnia (problems
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Immunotherapy is relatively new, but has already been a game changer for many people with cancer. The first immunotherapy treatment for cancer was approved in 2011, and there are currently over 1,000 clinical trials that are researching the use of immunotherapy against different types of cancer. Like many other cancer treatments, immunotherapy can be quite
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The journey through cancer, from diagnosis through treatment, often becomes part of a survivor’s identity. For many, getting a tattoo after battling cancer serves as a powerful form of self-expression and healing. It’s like turning a page to a new chapter, marking milestones, or celebrating the strength it took to endure the grueling process that
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One of the first questions people with cancer and their caregivers ask the doctors after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor is, “Did they get it all?” Since the purpose of the surgery is to remove the tumor, it’s common to wonder if all tumor cells were removed from their body. In these scenarios, doctors
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May is known as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about the many types of brain cancers and sharing stories from people in the brain tumor community. Sharing real stories helps those recently diagnosed have a better idea of what they might be expect in
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New resources are added to the library a few times a month, so check back in regularly to see what else I’ve created for you!
