May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of that, I’m here today to share some facts about bladder cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Understanding the Bladder The bladder is a balloon-shaped, hollow organ in the bottom part of the abdomen. Its muscle walls allow it to get bigger or smaller. […]
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Understanding the Importance of Safe Lifting Lifting a loved one in the home requires more than just strength; it demands knowledge and precision. Improper lifting can lead to severe back injuries, muscle strains, and shoulder injuries for the caregiver, as well as discomfort and potential harm for the family member. This is why it’s critical
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One thing everyone can agree on is that cancer is stressful! But there is a free and simple stress reliever you may not know about. Ear massage for stress relief may not be the first thing you think of doing when you’re overwhelmed, but this post will explain why you should consider it. We all know
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer is often lumped in as Oral, Head, and Neck cancers, but for this post, I’m just going to focus on oral cancer. You may have also heard of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is held in November in the United Kingdom. It, too, focuses on raising awareness
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If you’re one of the many people with cancer who struggle with sleep, there may be a simple solution that can help. Honey, of all things, can help with insomnia. Problems sleeping can be a side effect of cancer treatment or can be due to stress and anxiety, cancer pain, or difficulties sleeping with a
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Testicular cancer awareness month is recognized in April. So this post is to help raise awareness of testicular cancer. This isn’t talked about as much as other cancers. It seems like talking about it is taboo. But it’s important to educate those at risk and remove the stigma. It can affect anyone who has testicles,
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Unfortunately, pain can be a big part of the cancer experience for some people. Pain can be caused by several issues that we’ll explore here. There are different types of pain, which is classified as acute vs chronic pain. The main difference between these kinds of pain is how long it lasts. Acute pain comes
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If you or someone you’re caring for has colon cancer, one of the types of chemotherapy treatment that may have been recommended is fluorouracil, or 5-fu. It’s common to wonder what the 5-fu side effects for colon cancer are, so that’s what I’ll be diving into today. Understanding 5-FU and Its Role in Colon Cancer
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If you have metastatic cancer (cancer that’s spread to other parts of your body beyond where it started) to the bones, or multiple myeloma, your healthcare team may have mentioned or recommended some medicines that can help protect your bones. There are a couple different types of bone strengthening injections for cancer patients, and there
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Spring has finally sprung, and high school seniors and their parents really start to focus on graduation and moving to the next phase of life for many: college. With that can also come worry about covering the cost of higher education, especially for families who have already dealt with financial strain from a cancer diagnosis.
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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!
