by Oncology Social Worker Rita Abdallah, LISW-S, LCSW-C, ACSW When patients enter the cancer center doors for the first time, they see a tall, spiraling staircase. The mystery unfolds as they unwillingly take their first step onto the staircase. With the help of a medical team...
Most of us are aware of the toxins in our environment that could be detrimental to our health, like pollution, mold, and secondhand smoke. But many people don’t really think about another danger that could be hidden in their walls, the shingles on the roof,...
by Amy Thompson A personal medical record is a compilation of all your medical information, including test results, treatment reports, and notes written by your health care team. While each office and facility keeps a record of your care, it’s important to have a complete file...
Has your treatment left you feeling unusually tired? If yes, you be experiencing cancer-related fatigue. What is cancer-related fatigue? Cancer-related fatigue is a persistent feeling of physical, emotional, or mental tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer and/or its treatment. Some of the symptoms include: Feeling tired and it...
Even though no one likes to talk about having a colonoscopy, a colonoscopy can you’re your life! Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but colon cancer can actually be prevented through screening tests. When a colonoscopy is...
Cancer treatment can affect people in many different ways, but one we often don’t think about is the impact on an individual’s ability to have children. People who have received cancer treatment and still want to have a family, but did not have the ability to...
The National Cancer Institute estimated 8,820 new cases of testicular cancer for 2014, the most common cancer in males age 15-35. It is not all doom and gloom, however. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if caught early. Be proactive! Men...
It is predicted that by 2030, cancer will surpass heart disease as the leading cause of death for Americans. Ever wonder about the things you could do to potentially prevent cancer? Check out this video from PublicHealth.org: http://www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/cancer/ PublicHealth.org is dedicated to connecting patients, students and professionals to...
by Anne Norman, LIVESTRONG Fertility Services Navigation Down in Austin, Texas, the members of the LIVESTRONG Foundation’s fertility team work to provide men and women with a cancer diagnosis the opportunity to become parents after treatment. The Fertile Hope program is one initiative under the umbrella of Cancer Navigation...
This post addresses a recent advancement in the the issue of insurance coverage for fertility preservation. The American Medical Association (AMA) just adopted a new policy supporting coverage of fertility preservation for cancer patients. This is a big deal. A recent study from California highlighted...