How many cancer patients or cancer care professionals are aware of the discipline of cancer patient navigation? Unfortunately, not many patients and health care professionals know about this emerging role in patient advocacy. Patient navigation is defined by the National Cancer Institute as a “community-based service...
Triage Cancer is proud to share this useful information and resource from our partner, Tired of Cancer. Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) isn’t imaginary. What many people don’t know is that fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer and its treatments. Fatigue occurs in 30%–70% of...
Cancer-Related Fatigue: What It Is and How You Can Deal With It While there are many different side effects of cancer, did you know the number one overlooked side effect is fatigue? Cancer-related fatigue can take an enormous toll on an individual undergoing cancer treatment, and yet...
Written by Jamie Bearse Prostate Cancer Awareness Month kicked off last week and we’re thrilled to see advocates across the country raising awareness in their local communities. The need to educate and raise awareness is critical – when it comes to this disease, early detection saves...
There is a research study being conducted out of Stanford University in California looking at factors affecting breast cancer treatment decisions. Read more about the study and please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested. *** We need women living in (or willing to travel...
Genetic Testing vs. Genomic Testing We all know that our DNA can be very useful in figuring out what part of the world our ancestors hail from, but can understanding our DNA really help in the treatment of cancer? For more and more of us the...
Every day, about 90 Americans overdose on Opioids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This has been termed the 'opiod crisis.' Opioids come in a variety of modes, including prescription pain relievers, synthetic opioids, and even heroin. The CDC estimates that the “economic...
As we close out Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, our partners at the Testicular Cancer Foundation share valuable information about testicular cancer awareness, prevention and detection. Did you know that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men that fall between the ages of 15 and...
By Barbara Musser of SexyAfterCancer.com We all understand the need for physical health and how precious that can be when we are on the cancer journey. Serious or chronic health issues like cancer change our lives and we have the opportunity to take responsibility for our...
What is it? Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin. This swelling, or edema, occurs most commonly in the arm or leg, but can also occur in other parts of the body. The collection of the high-protein fluid attracts more fluid to...