The month of February is bile duct cancer awareness month. Not many know about this rare cancer, which is also called cholangiocarcinoma. This article will review what the bile ducts are and how they’re important to your body, signs and symptoms of bile duct cancer, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. Understanding the Bile Ducts […]
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Hospice care is a type of compassionate care for people with terminal cancer or other terminal diseases. The focus is on improving the quality of life in the last days of life. Our culture tends to shy away from the topic of death and dying, and so most of us don’t understand the dying process
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One of the ways pre-cancerous skin lesions and skin cancers can be treated without surgery is by using blue light therapy treatment. Blue light therapy for skin cancer works its magic by applying a topical solution to the affected area that is then activated by specific wavelengths of blue light. This treatment doesn’t just address
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You or a loved one may be dealing with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and one of the treatment options that’s been presented might be brachytherapy, which is also called seed implants. It’s natural (and good!) to have questions about the treatment, what it involves, and what the long-term side effects of seed implants for
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Saunas have been used for over 2,000 years for a number of health benefits including relaxation and detoxification. But is sauna good for cancer patients? This article explores the rich history of sauna, the ways it’s been used to improve health and the research that’s been done on the benefits for people with cancer. The
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Have you heard of dry skin brushing? Dry brushing is an ancient wellness practice with roots in Ayurveda. It is thought to have many benefits, one of which is improving circulation. But since it helps circulation and moves blood and fluid throughout your body, some have expressed concern and wonder: can dry brushing spread cancer?
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Overwhelming is one of the best ways to describe the initial days and weeks after a cancer diagnosis. There are so many forms to complete, information packets to read, and every new doctor needs copies of all.the.things. When I was a cancer caregiver for my mother-in-law, one of the few things that helped us gain
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is one of those cancers that is almost 100% curable if it’s caught early. It’s also a type of cancer that shows signs before it develops, which can lead to prevention and early treatment. Let’s learn more about this type of cancer, screening, and treatment. Understanding
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You might have heard the terms MRI and CT scan, but you might not be familiar with what each is and when each is used. This article explores an MRI vs CT scan for cancer and helps you understand how each provides a picture of what’s going on inside your body. Each scan has a
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Cancer treatments can decrease hunger, which not only impacts weight, but overall health and recovery. Weight loss and muscle loss, also called cachexia, are serious complications that come from a lack of eating. This means it can take longer to heal, and having lower levels of strength and energy can decrease your quality of life.
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