Cancer

A Utah businesswoman was diagnosed with breast cancer more than ten years ago, at the age of 37. Though she survived and remains cancer-free, the bills were overwhelming. A generous stranger helped her cover her expenses, and she decided to pay it forward with a fundraising effort. Swig’s “Save the Cups” initiative raises money for

Reaching your 100th birthday celebration is a quite high job. Getting to that age after being detected with bust cancer cells 31 years previously? That’s a lot more excellent accomplishment. Mobile, Alabama resident Jacqueline Rice commemorated her 100th birthday celebration on Christmas Day. Her household assisted her commemorate by placing on a drive-by Mardi Gras-themed

Mammograms are an essential device for discovering feasible bust cancer cells, however scientists in Australia have actually located brand-new means to utilize mammograms to forecast future threat for bust cancer cells, too. In a brand-new research study released in the International Journal of Cancer, a University of Melbourne-led initiative found 2 brand-new approaches to anticipate

Lorna Whiston was informed her bust cancer cells had actually returned simply 5 days after bring to life her doubles with emergency situation C-section. Currently, she’s taking her life by tornado as well as spreading out understanding regarding bust cancer cells, making certain girls remain to inspect their bodies routinely. Lorna was very first detected

Immunotherapy is increasingly being used to help fight cancers. It’s been found to be effective against B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. However, it’s been more difficult to use against solid tumors, like breast cancer. New research may be able to change that. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine says that in mice, solid

Judit Giró Benet, who was a biomedical engineering student at the University of Barcelona at the time, first got the idea for the Blue Box when she found out that nearly 40 percent of women skip their routine breast cancer screenings. About one-third of cancers are detected too late to be survived, so Judit knew

Almost 200 people in Pine Bluff, Arkansas are receiving an unexpected gift from a kind doctor. That doctor, Omar Atiq, is the founder of the Arkansas Cancer Institute and an oncologist. When he sent out his holiday greeting cards this year, he informed those cancer patients that he was wiping out their balances. The card

Cancer is really challenging for those managing it. However similarly as hard is the procedure of radiation treatment. Something that most of us find out about the impacts of chemo, is that it triggers people to shed their hair. For a number of us, our hair belongs to what makes us seem like ourselves. To

Phytochemicals and antioxidants: what are they and what’s the difference? Phytochemical: refers to plants (phyto) and the chemical compounds in them. We may also refer to them as phytonutrients. Antioxidants are substances that help prevent cells from damage from unstable molecules known as “free radicals”. Not all antioxidants are phytochemicals and not all phytochemicals are

In 2015, Joyce Degennaro was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. The diagnosis was understandably distressing for the nursing professor, but she refused to allow the disease to keep her from being an awesome nurse and teacher. “I had a CT scan, and the doctor came back and said, ‘You do have cancer. It looks

As a chaplain, one of the most gratifying components of my job has been working with people of different religions and spiritual beliefs.  When we are living with cancer, we tap into a wide variety of resources to help us cope and deal with the changes in our living.  One such resource for many is

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many people to put off routine health screenings due to fears of encountering the virus in public places, especially hospitals. One high jumper who’s training for her fifth Olympic Games is using her experience with breast cancer to encourage women to keep scheduling important health appointments. 36-year-old Chaunte Lowe initially

Mammograms are an important tool for diagnosing breast cancer, but they can have their limitations. A new study published in Radiology says digital breast tomosynthesis, or DBT, can help with some of those limitations, as it can be better at detecting cancer and produce fewer false negatives. DBT is performed with an X-ray camera moving

Emphasize plants Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains boast powerful cancer-protective benefits due to their vitamin, mineral, and phytonutrient profile. Additionally, many fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which reduce the risk of damage to healthy cells. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends making plant foods the main

Unsightly incisions are often a huge problem for women’s self-esteem after a breast cancer surgery. No longer having breasts that look like they used to tends to make women feel unlike themselves and less than feminine, and the issue can persist for years. But now a new type of incision may lead to decreased scarring

A North Carolina district attorney was below the age at which many health experts recommend routine mammograms, but deciding to get one at the encouragement of a co-worker helped catch her breast cancer at an early stage. Ashley Hornsby Welch, 42, serves as the district attorney for North Carolina’s 43rd Prosecutorial District. That covers counties

Sulforaphanes are a class of phytochemical. A phytochemical is: A product from plants that is not a vitamin or mineral No known required amount in the diet Have health promoting benefits. Brassica or cruciferous vegetables are the main source of sulforaphanes. There are 375 varieties of brassica vegetables that include arugula, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli

Yearly mammograms can be an important tool for breast cancer detection. It’s recommended that all women begin getting them between ages 45 and 50, with others at higher risk of breast cancer starting earlier. One Alabama woman who knows the importance of these health screenings is making sure other women schedule theirs. After her yearly

When the coronavirus outbreak began, information about the mysterious virus that caused COVID-19 was scarce. Governments and health services alike had to act on relatively limited information about the outbreak, while experts hurried to gather data on how the virus behaves and spreads, and who was most at risk. Throughout this period of uncertainty –

Every year, around 367,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Around 4 in 10 of those cancers are caused by things we know contribute to someone’s risk of getting cancer – like smoking, being overweight or obese or drinking alcohol. Meaning that if we could prevent every cancer linked to these modifiable risk

Finding the right gift to give a cancer patient or their loved ones can be challenging…and now let’s add a pandemic to the mix. Not only do you want to be giving the right gift, but it should also be given in a safe manner to ensure there is no spread of the COVID virus.

For breast cancer patients with small tumors that haven’t spread to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body, a lumpectomy may be the best option for conserving as much breast tissue as possible while eradicating the cancer. And now surgeons may be able to save even more of their patients’ breast tissue with

Molly Hammer, a jazz and blues singer well known in the Kansas City area, passed away last week at the age of 48 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. Hammer had initially been diagnosed with the disease in 2008, and it returned in the form of metastatic breast cancer in 2016. On November 25th,

No doubt you have already seen appeals for #givingtuesday. Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from gluttony and spending to giving as a holiday tradition. Let’s not forget to mention the year-end tax advantages of charitable contributions. I recognize that many are struggling financially this year due to the pandemic and #givingtuesday may seem out of

The outbreak of COVID-19 across the planet has made it essential for everyone who is able to do so to wear a mask when they’re out in public. Wearing a reusable cloth mask is an inexpensive, responsible, and sustainable choice, but learning to properly wear and care for cloth masks has been a bit of

A college basketball player who hadn’t made an appearance in a game for nearly two years after a breast cancer diagnosis made her comeback over the weekend. Tiana Mangakahia clocked 36 minutes for the Syracuse Orange Sunday in their season opener, a 50-39 victory against Stony Brook. The senior guard scored 16 points and added

Last week, people around the country waited to hear what the UK Government would spend money on next year. It was a tense wait, for many reasons. This year has been difficult for everyone – for people affected by cancer, for cancer researchers, for us as a charity – and the spending review was an opportunity to move forward with recovery. For the past few months, we’ve been working

Hollie Jobber spent her life protecting and caring for children, both her own and those most in need. The 35-year-old mother of five worked as a social worker in child protection for Leicester City Council and devoted several years of her short life to improving the lives of others. “Her job at the city council