Good nutrition is important to everyone, but especially so in those individuals living with cancer, both during and after treatment. Nutrition helps the body heal and become strong, but disease and cancer treatment can interfere with the ability...
Colon cancer drastically changes patients' lives. People worry about family, continuing their jobs and keeping their jobs. Life with colon cancer has medical and non-medical components. Non-medical components include support groups and possibly...
Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is a serious cancer that occurs more often in men than in women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Usually developing in patients between the ages of 50 and 60, liver cancer is also...
Researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials each year to evaluate new approaches to breast cancer treatment. One of those studies may hold the key to your successful treatment. Follow breaking news about state of the art breast cancer drugs,...
Starting a healthy new lifestyle to protect yourself against colon cancer can begin with gradual modifications in your diet, activity patterns and habits. Although you can't transform your entire life today, you can take crucial steps toward...
Cancer is no longer the immediate death sentence it once was. There has been a shift to treating cancer like a chronic disease, with an emphasis on living with cancer in the best way possible. With early detection and current treatments, many...
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, eating a healthy, balanced diet can help you keep your strength and improve your overall well-being. According to the American Cancer Society, healthy eating lowers your risk of infection and helps you recover...
Eating a nutritious diet can improve your health, help you sleep better and prevent several illnesses. Peter Jaret, author of "Heart Healthy for Life: The Ultimate Guide to Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease," says many foods are good for...
Radiation therapy can have intense effects on the body, including the appetite. Often, your appetite is diminished, but a reasonable caloric intake is still important for your body to heal properly. Knowing which foods can provide the most...
According to the American Cancer Society, eating a healthy diet can help individuals living with cancer to feel better and retain their strength. Cancer and some of the treatments for the disease can cause a decrease in appetite, so the foods you...
The human immune system is a remarkable defense against both chronic and acute illnesses. When an individual has cancer, she becomes more susceptible to illness, because the cancer, treatment or both can impair her immunity. Given the seriousness...
Staying active is an important part of living with cancer. Engaging in regular, moderate-intensity exercise not only improves function in cancer patients but also promotes increased quality of life -- both physically and mentally, according to...
Cancer is the abnormal, exponential growth of normal cells in the body. Unlike normal cells, which generally have a limit to the number of times they replicate, cancer cells replicate out of control and any cell in your body can become cancerous....
First, remember that many forms of skin cancer, particularly those caught early, are highly treatable. Second, consider taking charge of your diagnosis by requesting a copy of the pathologist's lab report and seeking a second opinion from another...
Breast cancer awareness products seem to be everywhere, and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to find specific merchandise. There are numerous websites selling pink ribbon products, as well as print catalogs that sell cancer awareness...
When people are diagnosed with cancer, it is a frightening time for them and their families. Their medical teams will work with them to meet not only their medical needs, but their emotional needs, as well. Each patient's case is different and...
Chemotherapy is a commonly used cancer treatment, and is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells and slow the growth of the disease. A diagnosis of cancer and unfamiliar treatments like chemotherapy can raise a lot of questions and concerns, but...
Many cancer patients are already on a steady treatment regimen consisting of chemotherapy, radiation and narcotics used for breakthrough pain. Traditional medicine attempts to preserve and prolong life but there continues to be a gap with...
Toxic side effects of chemotherapy on the brain may give rise to a number of mild cognitive impairments that are sometimes referred to as chemobrain. These effects of chemotherapy on the brain do not affect all cancer patients but may be...
There are many uses for cinnamon oil, and the fragrance is a pleasing, familiar one to most people. Particularly of interest is the fact that cinnamon oil, a natural compound, has such versatility that it can be ingested or applied topically....
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act requires covered employers to grant eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for certain family reasons. An employee can use the time to care for a newborn or a child...
Cancer begins when cells in one part of the body begin to grow abnormally and quickly. Cancer cells can invade tissues and organs, causing the person to become sick. Some cancers can be inherited, some can be caused by environmental factors and...
Burdock can be taken in several different forms--as a capsule, in a tincture, as a tablet, as a dried root and as a tea. Like many herbal remedies, burdock root has more historical than current medical relevance because of a lack of scientific...
A diagnosis of breast cancer can evoke many emotions, and treatment for the disease can be mentally and physically draining. Facing a life-threatening illness is stressful, and the personal nature of breast cancer can affect a woman on a basic...
Paclitaxel, the brand name for which is Taxol, is an intravenous chemotherapeutic agent commonly used to treat breast, lung and ovarian cancer. Paclitaxel is given in cycles, approximately every three weeks and often with another chemotherapy...
A loss of appetite can occur for a variety of reasons, and once the underlying cause has been discovered, steps can be taken to restore appetite and acquire necessary nutrition. For those with a serious illness, loss of appetite can be especially...
One-third of all cancers diagnosed are found in elderly patients age 75 or older. Still, research shows that elderly patients are less likely to be fully diagnosed (they have fewer biopsies, less diagnostic and staging testing done) and less...
All types of cancers are diagnosed on a regular basis. According to 2007 statistics from the American Cancer Society and the U.S. National Cancer Institute, the number of people living with cancer was 11,714,000. For many patients with cancer,...
According to the American Cancer Society, the kidneys help remove wastes and excess salt and water from the body, as well as help ensure the body has enough red blood cells by producing a hormone called erythropoietin. Kidney cancer, also called...
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