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We've all heard the instructions on aircraft – “put on your own mask first before you help others”. In a very similar way, we hear that professionals trained in first aid should always look after themselves first and foremost in any emergency situation.
We're all happy to comply, and to adopt thes...
Cancer and diabetes are two distinct medical conditions, but there are some indirect connections between them. Here are a few ways in which cancer and diabetes can be related:
Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while
thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my
diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.
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Having learned how to sit and stay, I put thos...
Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.
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As a Gen Xer, my childhood and upbringing we...
Beginning of My Journey
In October 2022, I discovered a mass in my right breast. I immediately contacted my doctor and
was quickly scheduled for a mammogram and biopsy. As I lay on the table while the surgeon
conducted the biopsy, my mind raced a million miles a minute. I kept trying to focus, breathe,...
Unfortunately, CRC is generally asymptomatic and when the symptoms of CRC appear, such as rectal bleeding, anemia, or abdominal pain, most patients are already in the advanced stage.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that the global burden of colorectal c
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Do you think exercise still plays a role in your cancer journey? Your cancer journey does not end with pills or radiation treatment alone. In this blog, we will explore the importance of exercise in cancer survivorship.
We now understand more about cancer survivorship and what it means to be a canc...
Nutrition plays a crucial role in cancer recovery, survivorship, and overall health. However, the timing of nutrition guidance is just as important as the recommendations themselves. While it may seem logical to provide dietary advice throughout all phases of cancer care, research indicates that pro...
