Cancer

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer For those who spend time in a cancer treatment center, we encounter each other in a variety of

To honor our loved ones who have battled breast cancer, many of us do a run, a fundraiser, or volunteer. For one teenager, sharing the fruits of her hard farm work seemed like the best thing to do. Tori Millirons, a Hahira, Georgia 8th grader, sold her Grand Champion pig at the Lowndes Area Market

Cancer is very difficult for those dealing with it. But equally as difficult is the process of chemotherapy. One thing that we all know about the effects of chemo, is that it causes patients to lose their hair. For many of us, our hair is part of what makes us feel like ourselves. To lose

By now, some of you may have received $600 stimulus payments as a result of the economic relief package recently passed by our government. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of this bill on individuals and families. Stimulus Payments If you have an adjusted gross income on your 2019 tax returns of less

Immunotherapy is increasingly being used to help fight cancers. It’s been found to be effective against B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. However, it’s been more difficult to use against solid tumors, like breast cancer. New research may be able to change that. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine says that in mice, solid

Hello and happy December 32nd! Oh wait, we are being told it’s officially a new year/dawn/lease on life….to which we say, hooray, and let us hope for the best! There’s nothing we can say about 2020 that hasn’t already been memorialized in a witty meme, but here’s an attempt at some reflections on the year

Lorna Whiston was told her breast cancer had returned just five days after giving birth to her twins through emergency C-section. Now, she’s taking her life by storm and spreading awareness about breast cancer, ensuring young women continue to check their bodies regularly. Lorna was first diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2019 when

Mammograms are an important tool for detecting possible breast cancer, but researchers in Australia have found new ways to use mammograms to predict future risk for breast cancer, as well. In a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer, a University of Melbourne-led effort discovered two new methods to predict risk with digital

Getting to your 100th birthday is a pretty tall task. Reaching that age after being diagnosed with breast cancer 31 years earlier? That’s an even more impressive feat. Mobile, Alabama resident Jacqueline Rice celebrated her 100th birthday on Christmas Day. Her family helped her celebrate by putting on a drive-by Mardi Gras-themed parade. They wanted

It is a good idea to try to eat fruits that are in season. Infused water is a great way to stay hydrated on cooler snowy days while incorporating fruits from the season. Cranberries and citrus are in season so why not use them? In a pitcher or glass combine cranberries, orange slices, ice cubes

Include salad as part of your holiday meal by using this easy salad dressing. This base can be used and altered to make a marinade for salmon or turkey if that is your holiday entrée or can be used to dress up roasted vegetables.   Classic Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Base to marinades and

It is December.  How did that happen?  In a year when days have run into each other, somehow the calendar has rolled us into one of our more connecting months of the year. The month of December encompasses major Christian and Jewish celebrations of Christmas and Hanukkah.  It also includes spiritually significant days for Muslims, Buddhists, Pagans,

A Utah businesswoman was diagnosed with breast cancer more than ten years ago, at the age of 37. Though she survived and remains cancer-free, the bills were overwhelming. A generous stranger helped her cover her expenses, and she decided to pay it forward with a fundraising effort. Swig’s “Save the Cups” initiative raises money for

Over the years, our team has done webinars and written blogs and articles covering all kinds of things that come up during the holiday season when you are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. We thought it would be useful to provide a guide of sorts to all these resources. We hope these resources can help

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, GreaterGood has been working hard to do its part to bring masks and other personal protective equipment to frontline workers and essential employees in the U.S. and across the globe. Our original goal was to donate one million masks to those who need them most. Not only

This year was pretty tough for most of us. If there is one thing I can take away right now is that we are all, collectively, grieving. Photo: Pixabay Some of us have lost family and friends—to cancer, to COVID, to accidents.  Some of us have lost our jobs and financial well-being. Some of us

A few days after sharing that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, a Women’s Super League soccer player in the UK scored a goal and was named Player of the Match. Jen Beattie, an Arsenal Women and Scotland defender, found out that she had breast cancer in October. She’s been playing ever since, including

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused thousands of people to lose jobs or experience other financial struggles that have led to food instability. For many people, this is the first time they’ve had to wonder where their next meal was coming from. The need for meals at food banks and other charities is greater than ever

Fruits and vegetables are very beneficial to a healthy diet. Read on to learn more: How many servings a day? 2 ½ cups of vegetables/day and 2 cups of fruit/day 1-2 servings of fruit daily and 3-5 servings of vegetables daily – some raw and some cooked Variety (hint: eat the rainbow). Challenge yourself to

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal beams as he points to a paper heart stapled to a 2×4 in his home under construction. It’s one of hundreds of “thank you” notes and drawings sent to the service member from across Moore County, North Carolina. “I don’t, usually, get too emotional about a lot of

Jan on a walk with her family Jan: “It has been a roller coaster journey” Jan was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2020, at the height of the confusion of COVID-19. “I spotted an indentation on Sunday 1 March when I was going to bed. I Googled a few sites and it was clear

Randi Van Der Sloot was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After undergoing treatment and radiation that cost her her hair, she beat the cancer much to the joy of her family and students. Now, five years later, she’s been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer for the second time. Photo: Facebook/Randi Van Der Sloot

In a few days, winter begins.How do you feel about that? Many see it as a season to endure … too dark, too cold, too bleak. Spring and its burst of warmth, life, and activity cannot come early enough. What if, this year, you do more than simply endure winter? What if you fully embrace

Libby-Jane Charleston and her older sister have always been close, even after they moved nearly 4,000 kilometers apart. But still, nobody expected that they’d be diagnosed with breast cancer within an hour of each other. Libby-Jane, who lives in Sydney, Australia, makes her living as a journalist. Her sister and the rest of her family

For the last decade, Daniel and Rosanna Christian have always put a lot of effort into their holiday decor. They create a different Christmas light and music show every year on the outside of their house on Winding Walk in Concord, North Carolina, with themes ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter and beyond. “All

Phytochemicals and antioxidants: what are they and what’s the difference? Phytochemical: refers to plants (phyto) and the chemical compounds in them. We may also refer to them as phytonutrients. Antioxidants are substances that help prevent cells from damage from unstable molecules known as “free radicals”. Not all antioxidants are phytochemicals and not all phytochemicals are

Mammograms are an important tool for diagnosing breast cancer, but they can have their limitations. A new study published in Radiology says digital breast tomosynthesis, or DBT, can help with some of those limitations, as it can be better at detecting cancer and produce fewer false negatives. DBT is performed with an X-ray camera moving

As a chaplain, one of the most gratifying components of my job has been working with people of different religions and spiritual beliefs.  When we are living with cancer, we tap into a wide variety of resources to help us cope and deal with the changes in our living.  One such resource for many is