What Are Some Of The Most Common Cancer Treatments?

What Are Some Of The Most Common Cancer Treatments?

Cancer continues to be one of the most terrifying diagnoses that a person can receive, oftentimes leaving them confused and afraid of what to do next. The situation becomes even more stressful when you find out that there are countless treatments for cancer, but you...
Medical Literacy: Radiation Therapy Vs. Chemotherapy

Medical Literacy: Radiation Therapy Vs. Chemotherapy

You go to the doctor’s office for a standard appointment and everything goes smoothly. You’re in good shape, your vitals are normal, and you’ve asked all the questions you needed to. The doctor spews words that may go over your head or be hard to understand but you...
The Unique Perspective of CW’s “Life Sentence”

The Unique Perspective of CW’s “Life Sentence”

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...
Reducing the Risk: Health Routines to Prevent Cancer

Reducing the Risk: Health Routines to Prevent Cancer

Cancer, a general category of disease that relates to abnormal cell and tissue growth, spans a wide variety of conditions affecting various parts of the body. While some cancers have causes that are unknown and appear suddenly, many others have been researched...
Oncology Practices in Developing Nations

Oncology Practices in Developing Nations

Even with all the technology, support rallies, and well-funded research, being a cancer patient in the US is a difficult experience. The uncertainty that surrounds each treatment and step forward would cause anyone to develop anxiety, depression, and lots of other...

Do You Need Regular Cancer Screenings

Cancer. We all know someone who has been diagnosed or affected by cancer. But what is it really? According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. Regardless of the type of cancer, the body’s cells begin to...