For years, health experts have told us the benefits of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. After surviving cancer treatment most of us want to do whatever we can do to stay healthy and decrease the likelihood of cancer coming back. In addition, side effects such as pain and fatigue from cancer treatments like …
Its time to move it, move it. Ten ways exercise helps cancer survivors. Read More »
The flu or seasonal influenza is caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, lungs). The flu is much more serious than the common cold. The flu season typically runs from October to May. Common flu symptoms include, fever, chills, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose …
Six Ways Cancer Survivors Can Reduce the Chance of Getting the Flu Read More »
When I first lost my hair from the chemotherapy, I was not a big fan of wigs. I found them very hot and uncomfortable. It felt like I had a hat on, and they gave me a headache. Since the weather has gotten cooler, my bald head get cold very easily. I’ve gotten accustomed …
Having cancer is like riding a roller coaster. One minute you’re up the next minute you’re down. Uncertainties about your illness, side effects from treatment, financial difficulties, stress at home with your spouse or children can all take a huge toll on your emotions. Sometimes you just need a good cry. I know when …
When I got diagnosed with breast cancer, the last thing I wanted to hear was that I needed chemotherapy. Not only did I need chemotherapy, the chemotherapy treatments would last for 6 months. Ironically, many of my patients come to my office, refusing to take chemotherapy. The fear of getting sick, or horror stories …
Chemotherapy In Exchange For Life…. Not A Bad Compromise Read More »
What are the killers? Killers are those people who kill your desire to get treatment. They scare you with often times exaggerated stories of treatment related side effects or stories of other peoples poor outcomes. They talk you out of getting scientifically proven treatments that could cure you and talk you into doing nothing or …
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