Adriamycin, doxorubicin, or “the Red Devil,” is a common chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancers and other issues. It is commonly used in early-stage breast cancers, along with cancers of the bladder, kidneys, ovaries, thyroid, stomach, lungs, nerve tissues, bone, joints, and other soft tissues. It is also regularly used to treat…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...The herpes simplex virus or HSV is an infection that causes herpes. Herpes can grow on any part of the body but is most commonly found in the mouth or genital area. There are two types of the herpes simplex virus. Herpes Simplex 1 which is known as oral herpes, can cause mouth sores, cold…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause damage to the liver by inflammation, that can sometimes turn into serious liver damage. This virus spreads through the bloodstream. The treatment for Hepatitis C has changed over the years. In the past, injections and oral medications that were given for treatment were not able to…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...There is a myriad of different tests that doctors and specialists refer to when diagnosing, dealing with, and treating different cancers. On top of testing to determine which type of cancer you might have, there are also tests to determine the stage and grade of your cancer. The types of tests recommended may differ due…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...If you are new to any cancer diagnosis, there are certain words that will come up in conversations, in your doctor’s routine verbal updates at appointments and hospital stays, and they will begin appearing all around your every day life and social interactions. This can be a great resource for those care giving and providing…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women across the globe. This is a very common sexually transmitted disease that can lead to irreversible damage to other parts of the body. This disease, when left untreated, can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system and make it virtually impossible…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Upon receiving your new diagnosis, there are certain general questions that may help you to gain a better understanding of your condition and develop a better relationship with your physicians. In these situations, the easiest method for having all aspects of your questions answered is to remember the five W’s. You may have first learned…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Many experts, specialists and doctors now recommend that most people with cancer, or a history of cancer, do get the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available to them, and once their medical care team gives them the go-ahead. The main issues with giving cancer patients the vaccine is not exactly the vaccine’s safety for those…
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