Many people want to be healthy, but still want to enjoy the sweet things in life. We’re talking about dessert. It may not be the most important or most nutritious part of a meal, but for some people, it’s a little slice of heaven. We have found a great recipe for cheesecake that is…
A cancer diagnosis can alter your life in more ways than one. The emotion that a patient goes through when receiving the initial diagnosis may be overwhelming, but there is good news. Exploring different options and getting a second opinion can help patients and their loved ones make more informed decisions, decide on cancer…
University Cancer Centers is taking aggressive steps toward protecting you and your loved ones from a cancer diagnosis by offering Genetic Testing. It’s just one of the ways we are waging war on the fight against cancer. What exactly is genetic testing? It is predictive testing and is one of the best ways to…
Men are susceptible to stress like the rest of us. Stress is a factor that if we let get out of hand can lead to larger health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and even cancer. Stress has been proven to weaken the immune system, which is the body’s defense against diseases and infections. So…
June 1st was an important date as it marked the beginning of Men’s Health Month. The entire month of June is dedicated to the awareness, prevention and education of diseases that can strike a man at any age. The goal of Men’s Health Month is to generate awareness of the unique health challenges that…
The symptoms of skin cancer can be hard to see for those who think that developing skin cancer is something that will never happen to them. We’re here to tell you that the mentality “it could never happen to me” is dangerous. It’s easy to brush things under the rug, but when it comes…
We know we’ve been talking about it a lot, and that’s because its serious business – skin cancer isn’t something to play around with. Sure, you yearn for sun-kissed skin now, but when you’re fighting a skin cancer diagnosis it isn’t all fun and games. Over 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with overexposure to…
Celebrate women’s health this week. May 13 – 19, 2018 is National Women’s Health Week, an entire week dedicated to empower women to make their health a priority. National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and offers women events, and education to understand…
Spirituality is important. Many people turn to spirituality when they receive a cancer diagnosis because it gives them something to believe in, and comforts them during what for some is an overwhelming time. Spirituality doesn’t necessarily mean patients become religious, but rather discover and nurture a sense of peace, purpose and a connection to…
It’s no secret that the best cancer treatment can be found right here in Houston. Houston is known for its innovations in the medical industry, and is a metropolis that is thriving with all the options available for those diagnosed with cancer. University Cancer Centers is positioning itself to become the best of the…