All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers. Each September, many medical fields and organizations recognize Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer created this awareness month in 1999 to help to bring attention, awareness and education to the forefront of women’s gynecologic cancers. It is estimated that this year 100,000 women will…
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Polyps are an overgrowth of cells in one specific area of the body. This article contains information about polyps, the various types of polyps, symptoms, diagnosis, and more. Facts & Risks While doctors are unsure about what exactly causes polyps to form, they are indeed a common occurrence in many humans alive today. All polyps…
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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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Fournier’s Gangrene of the genitals is an extremely rare condition that happens in the body when an infection is present in the body near the genitals or there are circumstances that make your body vulnerable to spreading disease and infection, like chemotherapy and heavy medication treatments. When people hear the word ‘gangrene,’ they often think…
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Malnutrition is a real side effect for many patients fighting for their lives against cancer and many other illnesses. Malnutrition happens because of the body’s inability to keep in or get enough caloric value to help keep the body healthy. There are many methods of treatment before a feeding tube is placed for nutrition and…
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When it comes to cancer, scientific evidence now supports that eating a mostly plant-based lifestyle that includes proteins, whole grains, vegetables and fruits to prevent or better facilitate treatment for cancer. There are also numerous alternative treatments and diets that are not supported by scientific research or studies. Some of these unapproved therapies include enemas,…
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After your treatment ends, and before your excitement begins, you may begin to feel emotions and feelings you were not expecting. In many cases, these emotions are positive and tell your warrior story of battling through cancer and winning in the end. You may experience euphoric feelings of health, serenity and being able to plan…
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Once you have obtained your cancer diagnosis, one of your main concerns may be how to handle school or college for yourself, your family member, or your child. With treatment, side effects and down time, this can greatly affect the ability to get a quality education. You may find yourself or your child needing to…
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