Hugh Jackman Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
A few days ago actor Hugh Jackman posted a picture on his Instagram account of himself adorned with a bandage on his nose. The caption read "Deb said to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right! I had a basil cell carcinoma. Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!!"....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - November 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Tips: Traveling for the Holidays When You Have Cancer
Traveling during the holidays is stressful, even when you don't have cancer. If you are undergoing cancer treatment, traveling can be a nightmare at times. Unfortunately, when you have cancer, you can't just "get up and go" -- you have to prepare and take extra precautions. Traveling isn't impossible for most people with cancer, it just takes some careful planning. 10 Travel Tips for People Undergoing Chemotherapy...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 31, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
As we bid farewell to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we welcome National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
You may see purple ribbons here and there, but very little in comparison to the pink ribbons that create awareness for breast cancer. Pancreatic cancer research is shamefully underfunded and the disease desperately needs awareness. I challenge you to learn more about pancreatic cancer this month and share what you know with a friend or family member. You can start with the basics, such as pancreatic cancer symptoms or learning who is at risk....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Page Ideas for Cancer Scrapbooks
Creating a scrapbook can be a great way to chronicle your journey with cancer. Personally, I have never created a scrapbook, but after seeing a patient's scrapbook, I have become a huge fan because of the many benefits. It's therapeutic and I truly believe it can help you cope and mentally "sort" your experiences, good or bad. It also helps you to remember things that like the annoying roommate that wouldn't stop talking during a hospital stay or the time a small child asked to rub your bald head. It's these little moments that truly bring us back to our fight and help us remember how hard we fought or are fighting....Read...
Source: About.com Cancer - October 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
John McVie Diagnosed with Cancer
Fleetwood Mac's John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer. The 67 year old bassist's diagnosis was revealed when the New Zealand/Australia leg of the band's tour was cancelled so McVie could receive treatment. It remains unknown what type of cancer John McVie suffers from and what treatment he will undergo. McVie has been tight lipped about the diagnosis and prognosis....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Before You Eat Halloween Candy to Help Boost Energy...
At one time or another, we have all been guilty of snacking on a candy bar or other sweet to beat fatigue. If you are fighting cancer fatigue and feel the need to raid your child's Halloween candy bucket over the next few days, think twice before you swipe a few pieces for a quick boost in energy. Yes, step back from the bucket and put down those snack size chocolate bars. The truth is that they'll only give you a short lived sugar rush along with extra calories and unhealthy fat....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Free Housekeeping Services for Women with Cancer
Imagine starting your day off by spending a few hours receiving a chemotherapy infusion, then going home and realizing last night's dinner dishes are still in the sink and the mountain of laundry by the washer has suddenly gotten bigger. The floors haven't been mopped in two weeks and the dust on the ceiling fan almost makes your forget the original color of the blades. You know your home needs a little TLC, but the fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy leave you with just enough energy and capability to accomplish the bare minimum....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 7, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Actor Michael Douglas Really Had Tongue Cancer
In 2010, Michael Douglas revealed his diagnosis with stage IV throat cancer. The actor was quite candid about his diagnosis and treatment, even citing oral sex as the cause of ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 7, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
How the Government Shut Down is Affecting Cancer Patients of All Ages
As many Americans are getting fired up about the closure of national parks during the government shut down, I am becoming increasingly frustrated at how much this crisis is affecting people with cancer and how little regard or attention is being given to the matter. When did serious health conditions like cancer become non-essential?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - October 7, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
When Nothing Tastes The Way It Should...
There is nothing like biting into a vanilla ice cream cone and it tasting like a scoop of metal. Taste changes during and after chemotherapy can be common. Up to 50 percent of chemotherapy patients experience a change in their sense of taste. From too sweet to too bitter, chemotherapy can affect how things taste to us. Learn how to cope with taste changes. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
October Kicks Off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I am all for raising awareness for breast cancer throughout the year, not just in October. But this month, our store displays and aisles turn a little more pink, in ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Itchy Moles and Skin Cancer
Not long ago, a reader wrote to me about a mole that had become incredibly itchy. She was concerned that because the mole had suddenly became itchy that it may be a symptom of skin cancer. She also mentioned that her mole recently changed from flat to raised. Do you think that she may be experiencing skin cancer symptoms? Check your answer here....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Top 4 Brain Games for 'Chemobrain' Sufferers
If you have gone through chemotherapy and are experiencing problems with memory and focus, know you are not alone. It is estimated that up to 75 percent of people treated with chemotherapy experience a condition called mild cognitive deficit, also known as chemobrain...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
National Coffee Day
Yesterday was National Coffee Day in the U.S. and I received quite a few emails about the health benefits of coffee. You would be surprised at how many studies have found that coffee reduces your risk of cancer! Here are a few examples:...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Can You Eat Solids After a Thyroidectomy?
If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may be concerned about your diet following the procedure. As many of you know, my husband was treated for thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy. While researching the internet, he found conflicting information about what he could and couldn't eat after having the surgery. One site said he would be on liquids for two weeks, while another said even liquids could be hard to swallow. It wasn't exactly the most encouraging information, to say the least....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Cancer)
Source: About.com Cancer - September 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
