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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 […]

Perhaps you’ve just been diagnosed, or are looking for a place to get a second opinion on how to proceed with treating your cancer.  I recommend searching for Commission on Cancer (CoC) approved cancer programs.   I have worked in places that are a CoC-accredited cancer program, and others that did not have the accreditation.

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Though rates are declining in the United States, this type of cancer is still a leading cause of death in other parts of the world.  Read on to learn more about stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer. What is Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer develops in the lining of the

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, so in this article, we’ll talk about the important role the liver plays in your body, the most common types of liver cancer and their risk factors. Understanding the Liver The liver is one of the largest organs in your body. It is located in the upper right part

Anxiety is a common but unwelcome visitor for most people with cancer and their caregivers. Anxiety is more than worry and more than negative thoughts; it’s an intense emotion that, if left unchecked, can really interfere with someone’s life. But there is a simple technique that can be used anywhere, at any time, to help

Even though a cancer diagnosis in young people is less common than in older adults, according to the National Cancer Institute, cancer rates are rising in adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39. Knowing the warning signs can help decide when to reach out to your child’s pediatrician to order diagnostic tests. Survival rates

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of that, I’m sharing 25 facts about children’s cancer.  This is a topic near and dear to my heart as my path to becoming a pediatric oncology social worker and eventually writing my PhD dissertation on pediatric oncology began decades ago when I volunteered at

Donating blood is a simple, but much-needed way to help people with cancer. People with every type of cancer may need blood transfusions for any number of reasons during treatment. But human blood isn’t like medicines that can be created in a lab. The only way to get it is through donations from healthy donors.

Photo by sheri silver on Unsplash Cancer takes a serious toll on both the body and mind. While medical treatment is important, it’s just as important for people with cancer to maintain a healthy and nutritious diet to keep their strength up and help with their recovery. But cooking can be difficult for cancer patients