While there are many studies being done within the LGBTQIA+ community regarding cancer studies, much more investigation and research must be done to correlate why cancer rates are so much higher within this community. None of our largest and most important cancer agencies with registries and surveys collect any data about sexual orientation or gender…
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Many cancer patients will face difficulties with eating and digestion related side effects while going through their treatment. While every patient reacts differently to their treatment, these side effects will not affect everyone in the same ways. Some of the treatment related changes with eating and digestion can be very embarrassing to deal with or…
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In our world, medical information speeds up as fast as a bullet, with more advances, new technologies and treatment plans than we can keep up with. For men, medical advice can come from anyone between your spouse, your neighbor, your mother, and your boss, and it could be that none of them are exactly right.…
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Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormal form of hemoglobin, hemoglobin S, that leads to misshapen, rigid red blood cells. These “sickle-shaped” cells can obstruct blood flow, damage tissues, and cause chronic complications such as pain crises, infections, and organ damage. While SCA is primarily known as a blood…
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In the days and weeks after your cancer diagnosis, your spouse or partner will be your closest ally. They will sit with you, attend appointments with you, and educate themselves on your conditions. Your partner may even sit through your chemotherapy sessions with you, take care of the daily household chores, tend to your children,…
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Any cancer or long-term illness diagnosis can bring intense personal, physical and emotional challenges to the self, as well as creating these issues within a relationship or marriage. In many cases, the blame for separation or divorce is placed on the cancer itself and all the stress that came along with it. However, most therapists…
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After your initial diagnosis, you may require time to adjust to the new information and treatment plan before you share your news. Telling others that you have cancer is not an easy task. While you are dealing with your own emotions, you will have to cope with each person’s emotions you tell, as well. Depending…
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Anxiety and stress sideline most cancer treatments and are often impossible to completely shake. From the time of diagnosis, your stress levels may be higher than usual, and you may feel more anxious or stressed out about things that would normally not push you to the brink. During treatment, you may worry that your treatment…
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