Image Source: FreeImages According to the American Cancer Society, each year in the United States alone, about 210,000 people are diagnosed with the disease of cancer. While there is no cure for cancer at the moment, new treatments and therapies are being developed that can extend a patient’s life by a few months or even…
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Helping others travel the journey from cancer to wellness can be the most rewarding adventure of all
Image Source: FreeImages When you think of a cancer support organization, you probably imagine people who are dealing with the disease and helping them find ways to manage. But what if that organization is managed by people with cancer? When that’s the case, it’s called a peer-to-peer support organization. In a peer-to-peer support organization,…
Read moreThe Biology behind Cancer Regression to Help Us Find a Cure
Image Source: FreeImages Cancer regresses for many different reasons. For some people, the cancer spontaneously regresses on its own. Other people have had their cancer regress because they stopped taking their treatment and the body was no longer able to continue fighting the malignant cells. The majority of these regressions happen as a result…
Read moreCoping with a noncurable cancer can be difficult.
Image Source: FreeImages Coping with noncurable cancer can be difficult. When cancer is noncurable, it means that there is no cure for it at this time. This can be a difficult reality to accept and can lead to feelings of sadness, despair, and loss. It is important to remember that there is always hope and…
Read more9 Ways To Find A Good Doctor Or Specialist When You Need Medical Care
9 Ways To Find A Good Doctor Or Specialist When You Need Medical Care Image Source: FreeImages If you’ve ever felt like your regular doctor was not the right fit, you’re not alone. Many of us have had at least one other physician recommend to us in the past. Finding a new doctor can…
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