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…
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Chemotherapy was first designed in the early 20th century when two doctors realized that using nitrogen mustard agents could stop the growth of cancer cells in the body. When chemotherapy was first found, it was not planned to be used for medical purposes, but instead for war. Today, chemotherapy is used to treat a multitude…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Happy Condom Week! February reminds us of all the importance of practicing safe sex and doing so with one of the first known safe-sex devices, the condom. A condom is a thin sheath that covers the males’ penis as a contraceptive or preventative barrier against sexually transmitted infections. They can be made from a multitude…
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LGBTQIA+ History Month is designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered celebrities, and human beings. Every year, the organization chooses thirty-one new icons, their accomplishments, and shares them with the world in October, for the entire month. How the LGBTQIA+ History Month began… In 1994, Mr. Rodney Wilson, who…
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Gastrointestinal cancers refer to cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes cancers of the esophagus, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum, gallbladder, biliary tract, and anus. GI cancers grow in diagnosis every year, with more cases on the rise. Many Americans live with gastrointestinal cancer and find treatment that works to…
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