Caregivers, Don’t Ignore Your Own Health
A few months ago, I dedicated a post to singing the praises of the sometimes underappreciated caregiver. It’s a tough job, and, at times, it can be thankless. As much as you want to devote all of your...
View ArticleACS Confirms Diet, Exercise, and Weight Control Important for Cancer Survivors
It’s becoming standard knowledge that diet and exercise are important when it comes to staying healthy. Though this is accepted among individuals who have never faced cancer, questions can arise among...
View ArticleDon’t Neglect Your Skin This Summer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to celebrate, I paid a visit to my dermatologist. I am a fair-skinned redhead, and skin cancer runs in my family. Therefore, sunscreen is a close friend of mine,...
View ArticleHappy Oncology Nursing Month!
I have known for a while that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and every news outlet has been reporting on the topic as well. However, what I learned today is that May is also Oncology Nursing...
View ArticleMelanoma Can Strike Anyone
Since I have red hair and fair skin, I’ve always been extra cautious when it comes to being in the sun. I wear sunscreen daily, and even with that protection I rarely lounge around in the sun without...
View ArticleAn Aspirin a Day…
In the future, aspirin may no longer just be for headaches and other aches and pains. In fact, it might even be considered a cancer-fighting drug. A new study from the Journal of the National Cancer...
View ArticleSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is almost over, but there is still plenty of time to spread the word to the men in your life about the details of prostate cancer. Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common...
View ArticleSeeing Pink
Everywhere you turn this month, people, businesses and communities are displaying their support for breast cancer by sporting pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everyone from...
View ArticleCancer-Detecting Furry Friends?
While the war against cancer is continuing full force, it is fascinating to see the latest technologies that are being introduced in an effort to win this battle. There is still a long way to go, but...
View ArticleGood News for the New Year
We’ve made it through one month of 2013! I hope your year has started off well. And, if there are any road bumps, I hope you’ve been able to think positively and push through to the other side. Some...
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