Getting the news that you have cancer can be a very challenging experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you might feel emotions and feelings that are not typical to your normal self. Anxiety, fear and overwhelmed feelings may be present, and you might be wondering how you will cope with or accept the new life in…
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Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause for loss of vision in the United States? In 2020, there were over 24 million Americans over the age of forty being affected by cataracts. This is why the entire month of June is dedicated to cataract research, fundraising, and educating about appropriate eye care by…
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For many patients, educating themselves on their type of cancer and how it will impact their lives becomes a top priority. Knowledge truly is power and learning how to help our bodies heal in the most beneficial and natural ways are often the most wanted and needed thing to a patient. Below you will find…
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At some point in your life, you have most likely experienced nausea and vomiting. Maybe they came together, or maybe you experience both in a myriad of ways, but these common issues are linked to many-an illness. Cancer and cancer treatments like chemotherapy and many of the pill-form treatment medications all lead to very high…
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Cancer cells never discriminate and do not care what the patient’s color, creed or origin may be. But when a patient who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning is diagnosed, they may have certain health needs or worries that their doctors are not expecting or prepared for. When it comes to patient…
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Movember happens each November, where men around the world help to raise awareness and funding, while working towards a cure for many of the top male-related cancers, mental illness awareness, and suicide prevention. While they focus on all cancers affecting men, those cancers with the most facetime are prostate and testicular cancers. Movember shares numerous…
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In Part Two of our Free Radicals article series, we cover where free radicals exist and how to fight against body damage that has already been done. Free radicals are uncharged molecules, which are typically highly reactive and short-lived, that have an unpaired valence electron. According to the Pharmacology Review, “reactive oxygen species and reactive…
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The first Sunday in June has been dedicated to those people who have faced cancer and survived to tell their stories and help others fight their way through this difficult, life-changing battle. This annual event is held in thousands of communities nationwide and has become an official Celebration of Life event. One this day each…
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