Lymphedema a common side effect of many cancers
In the realm of cancer, specifically breast cancer, lymphedema is rarely discussed. Nonetheless, lymphedema of the arm is one of the most common and underestimated side effects of breast cancer...
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Abacus a strong financial solution for cancer patients looking to sell life...
Every day people struggle to cope with the financial burden of cancer. In fact, more than 4,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each day. No one is prepared to deal with that diagnosis from an...
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Orthodox vs. Natural: Not all immunotherapy is equal
There is nothing as frustrating as trying everything you know to do to keep your immune system boosted — superfoods, supplements, new exercise routines, and more — only to end up getting sick....
View ArticleMovement to demystify cannabis, medical marijuana gains traction despite...
Pop culture has many iconic films featuring cannabis/marijuana — Up in Smoke, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Dazed and Confused, Half Baked (and more). And despite the grass/joint/reefer-averse nature...
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Careers and Cancer: Your lifestyle may increase the risk
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you,” Ralph Waldo Emerson said. But getting from Point A to Point B, that’s life – and what you choose...
View ArticleCancer Survivor Bailey O’Brien: ‘Am I going to die?’
The moment remains raw for Bailey O'Brien: “So there was that hopeless moment where I thought I was going to die.” “My head was spinning. I didn't know what to think. I was very uneducated about...
View ArticleWhy choose a plant-based diet?
We’ve all heard it: You are what you eat. For some of us, including me, that is not a good thing. But what should we eat? Plant-based diet? Keto diet? Paleo diet? Maybe one of the consumer-facing...
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Understanding 5-year cancer survival rates
Cancer survival rates are the percentage of people who survive a particular type of cancer for a specific amount of time (most often a 5-year survival rate). These statistics do not represent your...
View ArticleClinical trials: diagnosing, treating, preventing cancer
If you’ve spent time researching cancer, “clinical trials” is an oft-used phrase. But what is a clinical trial? How is one started? Who can be part of a trial? Well, believe it or not, all of the...
View ArticleWhat you should know about the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause changes to our daily routines. But there is no reason for the general public to panic; no need to hoard food or supplies. Scientists and researchers around...
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