Health Tips – About leukemia
Health Tips – About leukemia What should people know about leukemia? Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Blood is made up of a fluid, called plasma, and three types of cells that are made in the bone marrow. Each has its own function: white blood cells (also called WBCs or leukocytes) – these cells [...]
Health Tips – Kidney Cancer
Health Tips – Kidney Cancer What should people know about cancer of the kidney and renal pelvis? The kidneys are two reddish-brown organs, shaped like beans, located above the waist on each side of the spine. The renal pelvis is the inner, curved part of the kidney where urine collects. The kidneys filter blood and [...]
Health Tips – Colorectal Cancer
Health Tips – Colorectal Cancer What should people know about cancer of the colon and rectum? Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is one of the most common cancers among Americans. Nationally, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men and [...]
Health Tips – About bladder cancer
Health Tips – About bladder cancer What should people know about cancer of the bladder? The bladder is part of the body’s urinary system. The bladder stores urine before it leaves the body. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men and the ninth most common cancer among women in the United State. [...]
Health Tips – About Brain Cancer
Health Tips – About Brain Cancer What should people know about cancer of the brain and other parts of the central nervous system? The brain, spinal cord, meninges, cranial nerves and other parts of the nervous system are responsible for communication in the body. Together, they control and organize all of the body’s functions so [...]
Health Tips – Risk Factors for Chronic Disease
Health Tips – Risk Factors for Chronic Disease Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, are the leading causes of death and disability in North America. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. By paying attention to your health and following [...]
Loved One Suffering Chronic Illness
If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening disease, you may feel desperate and completely helpless. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Research has shown us that family and friends can play a huge role in helping patients deal with a chronic illness. When a person is suffering from a [...]
Getting Beyond “Why Me?”
If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or any other cancer, you may be experiencing a wide variety of emotions: fear, anger, sadness, guilt, helplessness, and anxiety. You may wonder, “Why me?” Often patients are unsure about what to do next and at times have to sort out contradictory medical information and treatment [...]