Lung cancer continues to be one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and it is not showing signs of slowing down shortly. Currently, the 5-year survival rate for lung cancer that has spread to other organs sits at only five percent. In this scenario, only five percent of...
Hearing that you have cancer can be one of the most frightening moments in a person’s life. From trying to understand the type of cancer you have to figuring out what the best course of treatment would be, cancer patients carry a heavy load on their minds. It can be...
When discussing different ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer, the topic of diet and exercise oftentimes are brought up. Unfortunately, in many of these instances, they do not provide more details beyond the recommendation to eat healthy food groups and...
As we move into the warmer summer months, it becomes important to understand the risks of repeated sun exposure. When a person is consistently in the sun, and does not protect themselves from the sun’s rays, they increase the risk of developing a form of skin cancer...
Books, movies, and television shows are all familiar with the heart wrenching job of showcasing cancer to views and readers alike. In most recent years, “My Sister’s Keeper”, “Chasing Life”, “The Fault in Our Stars”, and the list goes on. These books and film have...
As 2018 rolls around, millions of people will set their New Year’s resolutions in pursuit to be a better version of themselves. People dream of having a healthy body, becoming a more successful person, and overall happier with where their life is. Chance are you want...