Thanks to advances in medicine, cancer treatments plans have come a long way. The very first documented case of cancer dates back to 1600 BC. A papyrus discovered by archeologists describes as many as 8 cases of breast tumors being treated by cauterization. Now, the survival rate for those have been diagnosed with cancer…
It’s never too late to change your lifestyle, and sometimes, it isn’t just about the workout and the food you put in your body. A complete lifestyle change is meant to improve your life, and that includes getting rid of anything negative and replacing it with positive energy. We’ve compiled a list of our…
We can’t stress enough the importance of screenings for testicular cancer. It is a test that lasts a few minutes, but can have a lasting impact on your health. In most cases, when testicular cancer is found in its earliest stages, it is 99% treatable; however you have to take the initiative to either…
While University Cancer Centers treats a number of cancers, award winning oncologist Dr. Mark D’Andrea specializes in prostate cancer treatment. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Currently, there are over 2 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States. “Dr. D” as he known as to patients has the…
Radiation therapy – it sounds intimidating to those of us who automatically hear the word “radiation” and feel uneasy, but we’re here to tell you it is anything but. It is a type of revolutionary cancer treatment that uses beams of energy to kill cancer cells. The energy that radiation therapy uses can be…
Cancer can strike any age group. While a cancer diagnosis for some can mean the end of the world, there are self-examinations that can be performed to reduce the risk. If caught early, the survival rate for patients diagnosed with cancer increases ten-fold when they are most treatable. For the average person age 15…
In today’s world of nutrition, dieting and everything paleo, how do we know we’re eating the right foods to prevent cancer? Unfortunately, while this miracle list of superfoods doesn’t exist or guarantee you won’t EVER get cancer, the chances of living a much healthier and more active lifestyle increase. We can’t control cancer, but…
Many people can find a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, exam nerve-racking. Most traditional MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets that a patient lies inside. The magnetic field temporarily realigns hydrogen atoms in your body to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body by utilizing the magnetic field and pulses of radio…
Football season is well into the playoffs, and for many that means game day snacks, watch parties and trash talking our least favorite teams. For those struggling with fitness, or even for those undergoing treatments, being mindful of what you eat doesn’t have to take up your life. While we understand that eating right…
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and we’re here to help educate you on facts about cervical cancer and what to be on the lookout for to prevent an advanced stage diagnosis. Cervical cancer awareness means stepping outside of the box and the “save the cooch” slogans. It is so much more. Did…