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...
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...
Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is one of the most common treatment options for cancer patients. It works by directing high doses of radiation to the site of the cancer to stop the cells from multiplying and spreading, with the eventual goal of killing...
Cancer is a devastating and deadly disease claiming 7.6 million lives around the world each year and finding 12.7 million new victims diagnosed with the disease. The three words no one ever wants to hear in their lifetime are, “You have cancer.” It’s tragic enough...
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Currently, there is no cure for the disease but scientists have made great strides and are...
