We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons are everywhere, and all the huge organizations are touting the successes of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and urging people to donate. The hype surrounding October and Breast Cancer Awareness is in full swing, and we couldn’t be happier. Breast Cancer Awareness…
We are all aware that October is dedicated for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Chances are, in most cases, unless you have a child or know of one fighting a cancer diagnosis you may not. Childhood cancer isn’t limited to one disease, and is far…
September brings awareness to thyroid cancer in hopes that more people will become conscious of what it is and how to prevent it. Thyroid cancer is often times overlooked, and the importance of understanding what the symptoms are in addition to regular check-ups can make quite a difference in someone’s life. While studies show…
The last week in September is dedicated to Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day, according to the American Cancer Society. It may seem like such a small thing, but when it comes to cancer prevention, it makes a big impact. Make it your mission this September to take at least one family…
Summer is coming to a close, but not our addiction to find that perfect sun kissed glow. We are obsessed with perfectly bronzed skin, but do we know how it will affect us the older we get? In some cases the perfect tan can come with deadly consequences like skin cancer. Skin cancer comes…
It’s no secret that many patients with cancer experience nausea when undergoing treatment. It can be caused by having a certain area of the brain triggered during treatment, or if certain areas of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines are triggered. Once these triggers are hit, they activate the pathway that leads to nausea, vomiting…
How do you avoid a diagnosis that affects over two million Americans a year? Learn to spot the warning signs of skin cancer and potentially save yourself from such a debilitating disease. When skin cancer is caught in it’s earliest stages the survival rate is much higher. There are people out there, like Tawny…
This June 4th we celebrated the heroes in our lives. National Cancer Survivors Day is a day where we can get together and celebrate those who have overcome and survived what is a devastating diagnosis. Thanks to innovative treatments like the ones offered at University Cancer Centers (UCC) there are more and more cancer…
This May 31st put down the tobacco. World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to stop the trade of tobacco products and their World No Tobacco Day campaign is dedicated to highlighting health risks associated with tobacco and advocating for policies to reduce tobacco consumption. World No Tobacco Day has been observed annually since 1989.…
Have plans for Memorial Day? The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention wants you to kick off the summer season practicing sun safety and have declared the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day.” A clever twist on a traditional Friday No Fry Day focuses on encouraging everyone to be safe when it comes…