When Sarah Dickinson began to feel a burning sensation in her right breast, she was just two weeks pregnant with her first child. She assumed the change was due to her quickly changing hormones and began treating it with a heating pad. “It was on and off, mainly in the evenings,” the 37-year-old recalls. “It
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Larger waistlines linked to increased risk of dying from prostate cancer Men carrying excess weight around their stomach may be more likely to die from prostate cancer, according to new research. The study got a lot of attention in the media this week, but despite many opting forheadlines about ‘beer bellies’, the results have nothing
Looking for ways to add more greens to your diet? Here are a few recipes to help you do just that. Garlicky Spinach Ingredients: 2 packages frozen spinach 4-6 cloves crushed garlic 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Microwave frozen spinach 5-7 minutes. Squeeze out liquid. Meanwhile, heat oil.
Photo credit (from left to right): Stand Up To Cancer; Instagram / Stand Up To Cancer; Instagram / Alison Sweeney Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to remind yourself of the importance of sun safety. Practicing sun safety throughout the year will give you the best chance of reducing your risk of skin cancer,
Last weekend, I stayed in a tiny cabin at a campground near the beach. I knew I would be able to socially distance myself from others, while enjoying the outdoors and the late August weather. I knew the area well, and I took precautions, cleaned my living area, brought my own hand soap and utensils,
While breast cancer is often a very treatable and survivable disease, there are certain subtypes of this type of cancer that more aggressive and have fewer treatment options. These types of breast cancer tend to be more dangerous and difficult to go through. However, a new study has found a potential treatment option for people
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, treatment will typically involve a combination of chemotherapy drugs, surgery and for many, radiotherapy. And if the cancer comes back after these treatments, the options become even more limited. For some children, there may be a clinical trial that could help. But many are testing combinations of chemotherapy
When I heard the news this weekend about the passing of Chadwick Boseman, like many I was shocked and sad that another young life was taken by this disease. Chadwick chose to keep his diagnosis and treatment private. Whether or not to share a cancer diagnosis with friends and acquaintances is a deeply personal one