While cancer does not discriminate- even with age, those who face cancer in their youth face a life-long battle with the after-effects and intimacy, which can hinder every aspect of life and living thereafter. This is why addressing the most common issues early in treatment can better help the patient know what to expect and…
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For those patients who are facing sexual dysfunction caused by their medical treatment plan, or as a side effect from a surgery or injury, they often find themselves fighting an uphill battle to regain and reclaim the right to their very own intimacy. In other cases, sexual dysfunction occurs as a side effect to another…
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Insurance companies do deny claims, sometimes without any reasoning. In some cases, they will not cover a test, procedure, service, or medication that your doctors have ordered. There are steps you can take with your insurance company to appeal against their initial decision. This also applies to Medicare and Medicaid. If your insurance plan refuses…
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These questions and answers were compiled from some of the top insurance companies across the United States. Remember, you should always check with your own insurance provider for the exact coverage of your plan, as plans vary from person to person. This information is for educational and informative purposes only, and in no way solidifies…
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An ileostomy is a specific type of ostomy where the colon is bypassed at the ileum, and a stoma is created on the lower abdomen to provide an exit for body waste. An ileostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen in which a piece of the ileum (lowest part of the small intestine)…
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Incontinence, or loss of urinary control and in some cases defecation control, can be one of the most difficult and common conditions to live with for both men and women. Incontinence can be caused by a myriad of things including medications, illness, cancer, surgery, stress, and aging. Neurological issues such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease,…
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Caregiving is one of the most important and most exhausting jobs on the planet. Family caregivers are usually overwhelmed, overburdened and under-informed about the services that can be offered to them. Being whole means that caregiving will be done at your peak performance. If you are, or know, a struggling caregiver, share this list of…
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Pelvic floor hypertonic disorder is a condition in which the pelvic floor remains in a contracted position, which puts the organs and reproductive system under great pressure every day. With this condition, blood flow is decreased, which can cause the environment to become acidic, which can then begin an inflammatory cascade of side effects. When…
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