How the HPV Vaccine Impacts Cervical Cancer

You have probably seen the commercials advertising the HPV vaccine and stating its importance for protection against cervical cancer.  But, how much does it really help?  Who needs the vaccine?  And, when should the vaccine be administered?  First and foremost more »

Coping With Cancer As a Young Adult

A cancer diagnosis is hard at any age but during young adulthood cancer poses a different set of challenges than might be experienced by children or older adults.  A young adult, those between the ages of 18 – 40, may more »

Coping With Stress and Anxiety During Cancer Treatment

Just hearing that you have cancer is likely to cause you stress, anxiety and fear.  But unfortunately, even if you receive a diagnosis with a fairly positive outlook, most cancer patients are going to continue to deal with stress and more »

How Cancer Impacts Marriages

                  When diagnosed with cancer undergoing treatment it not only affects your health but your personal relationships as well.  If you are married, a cancer diagnosis will certainly  impact your marriage but more »

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

                              Prostate cancer is, unfortunately, something that affects many men.  The CDC reports that in 2011 209,292 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and 27,970 men more »

Tips for Navigating Work While Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment in and of itself can be challenging but life does not stop when you have cancer.  While some people opt to take time off of work during cancer treatment, many choose to continue working if possible during treatment.  more »

Coping with a Teenage Cancer Diagnosis

Hearing that you have cancer is always upsetting, emotional, confusing and likely overwhelming.  But, when a teenager is diagnosed it is very scary for parents and for a teenager it can be news that is hard to grasp.  As a more »

Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer

Many women have probably heard of cervical cancer but do not think it will affect them.  Cervical cancer is more prevalent in mid-life and the American Cancer Society predicts that about 12,900 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be more »

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

These days it seems like more and more people are being diagnosed with skin cancer.  The American Cancer Society reports that in 2014 there was an estimated 76,100 new cases of melanoma were diagnosed and approximately 9,710 died from melanoma.   more »

Immune Boosting Foods to Keep You Healthy in the Winter

We often hear the message that eating right is the key to good health.  During and after cancer treatment, most patients experience a lowered immune system that can often result in being incredibly susceptible to contracting illnesses. During the winter more »