What Is Immunotherapy?

What Is Immunotherapy?

For those who may have missed it, two scientists were recently awarded the Nobel Prize for their work with a new form of cancer treatment, called immunotherapy. Using a completely different approach than chemotherapy, immunotherapy is quickly taking over as a cancer...
How Does TV and Movies Affect Our Perception Of Cancer?

How Does TV and Movies Affect Our Perception Of Cancer?

Movies and TV often give people the wrong perception of cancer. A lot of the time, the entertainment industry will opt for more drama than encompassing the reality of living with this disease. Because of this, no one really knows what going through cancer is really...
How Can You Support a Loved One Recently Diagnosed with Cancer?

How Can You Support a Loved One Recently Diagnosed with Cancer?

Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-altering battle. Not just for those who are diagnosed, but for their loved ones as well. A lot of times, you can feel lost and unsure of how to help someone you care about go through cancer. From the initial diagnosis to treatment...
Understanding Chemotherapy And Its Side Effects

Understanding Chemotherapy And Its Side Effects

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...
Foods That Can Help Prevent Cancer

Foods That Can Help Prevent Cancer

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...