Image Source: FreeImages The cost of cancer treatment can be staggering. The average cost of treating one patient with cancer is $5,000 per month, according to the American Cancer Society. Even with insurance, many patients find their expenses stretch beyond their means. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to pay for treatment, and…
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Current trends in Cancer research January 2023
Understanding the Ups and Downs of Myeloma Proteins After Stem Cell Transplant The stem cells in a stem cell transplant (SCT) can cure your secondary myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). But the stemcells may also cause new problems. They may transform into plasma cells and release proteins that can damage tissues, as well as cancerous cells. This…
Read more10 questions oncologists wish their patients would ask
Image Source: FreeImages Oncology is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It can also be a scary one for patients and their loved ones. The first step to having a positive view of the situation is to learn as much as you can about the disease, how it is diagnosed, how it will…
Read moreMy life’s passion has always been to help others. Ever since my recent treatment for bone marrow cancer that passion has turned to helping people whose life has changed due to a diagnosis of cancer. This article is about having a passion in life is an important part of living a fulfilled life.
Living a passion-filled life is the secret to living a fulfilled life. Our passions are the things that make us feel alive. They could be anything from music to sports to writing. However, having a passion in life doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be successful at it. Many people quit their first love and…
Read moreLife at times seems like a crapshoot but underneath those moments lies something beautiful and precious. Life is full of ups and downs but it is still worth living.
Photo bynarciso1 onPixabay All of us have been through tough moments in our life. Sometimes things don’t seem to go the way we want them to and that can make you wonder if this is all for some good reason or it was just a bad decision. Life is full of ups and…
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