Cancer

Karen Harvey, a 36-year-old mother of three, battled breast cancer last year and won. She went through a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and surgery that involved the removal of some of her lymph nodes that were affected by the cancer. But after several months, when she was declared cancer-free and got to ring the all-clear bell, she

Many of us have fond memories of the Girl Scouts. Whether you participated in the organization as a child yourself, or simply enjoyed the yearly joy of those tasty cookies, the influence of the Girl Scouts is prevalent everywhere. This cookie season, the San Bernardino community came together to show just how impactful Girl Scouts

One of the ways we support and encourage our staff at the cancer center is to periodically offer a “blessing of the hands”. We have also offered a “blessing of the hands” to our caregivers. This is a time where we give thanks for the work and care of the hands that provide and tend to

There are nearly 30 million uninsured Americans who are lacking coverage for a variety of reasons. It could be due to the high cost, a lack of public options in their state, or because they don’t have a plan offered through work. According to a new study, this may be playing a role in people

Medical research very rarely has a single end point. There is often no final answer, or silver bullet, the science just continues to evolve, and with it, there will always be more to do, understand and investigate.But sometimes it reaches a tipping point, where the knowledge that’s been built up actually alters medical practice.10 years

Our Science Surgery series answers your cancer questions. Cancer can develop in nearly every organ in the body, including vital organs like the brain and lungs. As organs go, the heart is pretty vital – it’s basically one big muscle whose purpose is to pump blood around our bodies. Despite its importance, you very rarely

By Barbara Falkowitz my husband, Phil, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) 25 years ago, I was 43 and we had a 14 yr old and 9 yr old twins. I was juggling working in an accounting office, homework, after-school activities of three kids, along with household chores. Suddenly, I had to add researching treatment

March is National Nutrition Month! To honor National Nutrition Month, our resourceful dietician friends have created a number of blogs that will post during the month of March. These blogs will cover popular nutrition topics and myths. Check back often to see what new topics are being blogged about! Making sure that you get enough

When 52-year-old Rebecca Herron found out she had breast cancer, she says she was stunned. She didn’t have any idea how to tell her family or what to do next. She has since figured out her treatment plan, starting with chemotherapy. “And then I’ll have surgery,” she says, “and then I’ll have radiation, and then

Some people will take any opportunity to make others smile and light up their day. Some people like to make the best of a bad situation, too. One woman in Tennessee has been doing both after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 38. Ashley Hensley discovered a lump last fall during

We all get afraid. Fear is just part of the human experience. And fear can feel awful! During these days of COVID-19, fear has gripped so many in our world. So, let’s take a break here today and mindfully slow down this emotion of fear, look at it, and breathe. To begin with, we hate

Jeremiah has been battling High Risk Stage IV Neuroblastoma Cancer for over a year. At only 5 years old, he has suffered through more and has had to fight harder than most adults in their lifetime. However, Jeremiah and his family have recently received the incredible news that his cancer is in remission. Though he

Nikki Gray was originally diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016. She completed a chemotherapy regimen and was told she was cancer-free. So when nausea and abdominal pain began to plague her a couple of years later, she didn’t immediately think it might be cancer again. Instead, the 52-year-old intensive care nurse thought it was likely

by Michael Riotto Michael Riotto This year, I will happily turn 61 and celebrate, yes, celebrate the 10th year of my diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma(MM). Has it been easy?  Not a chance!  Has it been tough?  You bet!  Has it closed a whole lotta doors?  Absolutely!  HOWEVER, having this diagnosis has brought me to an entirely

At a time when cancer services in Wales have been severely disrupted due to the pandemic, the Welsh Government’s decision to publish just a short statement rather than a full cancer strategy on how it intends to provide and improve patient care over the next 5 years is unacceptable. Simply put, it’s failing cancer patients

Ductal carcinoma in situ (or DCIS) is a condition where some of the cells lining the ducts of the breast tissue have started to turn into cancer cells. It’s an example of something known as a pre-invasive cancer – the abnormal cells are all contained inside the lining of the ducts, but have the potential

March is National Nutrition Month! To honor National Nutrition Month, our resourceful dietician friends have created a number of blogs that will post during the month of March. These blogs will cover popular nutrition topics and myths. Check back often to see what new topics are being blogged about! “My friend told me to stop

A recent study has demonstrated that most breast cancer centers in the United States do not follow the same guidelines that national medical societies recommend. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends getting a mammography screening every two years for women aged 50 to 74. The American Cancer Society, on the other hand,

Change. So much has changed in many of our lives. Moving. Illness. Changed bodies. Children leaving home. Children being born. Schedules upended. New treatments. A significant relationship that is shifting. Change is sometimes threatening to us. It takes away the ‘known’. We like the known of routines. Routine can be our security and ‘change’ may upset our routine, our known and familiar

Cancer in children and young people is fundamentally different to cancer in adults – they require a different strategic approach and unique research. Because of this, we’re dedicated to funding research specific to cancers that affect children and young people. Joining forces with Children with Cancer UK, we’re proud to be co-funding the Cancer Research

This post was first published in 2019, but has been reviewed and updated in March 2021. It’s not new news that processed and red meat are linked to bowel cancer. But in 2019, Cancer Research UK scientists took a closer look at how much meat might be enough to increase bowel cancer risk. The study,

On March 12, 2021, President Biden signed the third COVID-19 related relief bill, the American Rescue Plan. Most Americans will benefit in one way or another from this bill. Let’s unpack what it may mean to you. Stimulus Payments Individuals earning less than $75,000 and couples with income less than $150,000 will receive $1400 per

When we’re diagnosed with a new illness, we often look to our diets to see how we can help manage the symptoms or keep the illness in check. With cancer, we may find ourselves looking to retool our diets even more. A new study says that for better health outcomes, women with breast cancer may

Today we joined 46 other cancer charities to speak with One Cancer Voice on what we need from UK Governments and the NHS to plot a route out of the pandemic and towards world-leading cancer services. Our statement is not about looking backwards. This is about recognising the herculean efforts of those on the front

by Kate Farrell I’ve Got This…  This month of March marks our 16th year of Multiple Myeloma action. That’s a long time….a lot of “action.” But of course, we didn’t know that when my husband, Doug, was first diagnosed. Early on the future was very uncertain. We did know that a cancer diagnosis was deadly

Angela Baker was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2003. Her condition is considered terminal, but rather than wallow in self-pity, she’s been devoting her time to helping other patients with cancer who do not have a way to get to their treatment appointments. “In 2014, I started helping people because I was

From chemotherapy drugs that affect the whole body to very precise surgery to remove a tumour, different cancers require different treatments. One treatment that has been used for over a century is radiotherapy, which involves the use of high energy photons – such as x-rays or gamma rays. Rather than subjecting the entire body to

March is National Nutrition Month! To honor National Nutrition Month, our resourceful dietician friends have created a number of blogs that will post during the month of March. These blogs will cover popular nutrition topics and myths. Check back often to see what new topics are being blogged about! To Fast or Not to Fast-That