Cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many people to put off routine health screenings due to fears of encountering the virus in public places, especially hospitals. One high jumper who’s training for her fifth Olympic Games is using her experience with breast cancer to encourage women to keep scheduling important health appointments. 36-year-old Chaunte Lowe initially

In 2015, Joyce Degennaro was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. The diagnosis was understandably distressing for the nursing professor, but she refused to allow the disease to keep her from being an awesome nurse and teacher. “I had a CT scan, and the doctor came back and said, ‘You do have cancer. It looks

Emphasize plants Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains boast powerful cancer-protective benefits due to their vitamin, mineral, and phytonutrient profile. Additionally, many fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which reduce the risk of damage to healthy cells. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends making plant foods the main

Unsightly incisions are often a huge problem for women’s self-esteem after a breast cancer surgery. No longer having breasts that look like they used to tends to make women feel unlike themselves and less than feminine, and the issue can persist for years. But now a new type of incision may lead to decreased scarring

The outbreak of COVID-19 across the planet has made it essential for everyone who is able to do so to wear a mask when they’re out in public. Wearing a reusable cloth mask is an inexpensive, responsible, and sustainable choice, but learning to properly wear and care for cloth masks has been a bit of

When the coronavirus outbreak began, information about the mysterious virus that caused COVID-19 was scarce. Governments and health services alike had to act on relatively limited information about the outbreak, while experts hurried to gather data on how the virus behaves and spreads, and who was most at risk. Throughout this period of uncertainty –

Sulforaphanes are a class of phytochemical. A phytochemical is: A product from plants that is not a vitamin or mineral No known required amount in the diet Have health promoting benefits. Brassica or cruciferous vegetables are the main source of sulforaphanes. There are 375 varieties of brassica vegetables that include arugula, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli

Yearly mammograms can be an important tool for breast cancer detection. It’s recommended that all women begin getting them between ages 45 and 50, with others at higher risk of breast cancer starting earlier. One Alabama woman who knows the importance of these health screenings is making sure other women schedule theirs. After her yearly

Every year, around 367,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Around 4 in 10 of those cancers are caused by things we know contribute to someone’s risk of getting cancer – like smoking, being overweight or obese or drinking alcohol. Meaning that if we could prevent every cancer linked to these modifiable risk

Finding the right gift to give a cancer patient or their loved ones can be challenging…and now let’s add a pandemic to the mix. Not only do you want to be giving the right gift, but it should also be given in a safe manner to ensure there is no spread of the COVID virus.

Molly Hammer, a jazz and blues singer well known in the Kansas City area, passed away last week at the age of 48 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. Hammer had initially been diagnosed with the disease in 2008, and it returned in the form of metastatic breast cancer in 2016. On November 25th,

For breast cancer patients with small tumors that haven’t spread to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body, a lumpectomy may be the best option for conserving as much breast tissue as possible while eradicating the cancer. And now surgeons may be able to save even more of their patients’ breast tissue with

No doubt you have already seen appeals for #givingtuesday. Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from gluttony and spending to giving as a holiday tradition. Let’s not forget to mention the year-end tax advantages of charitable contributions. I recognize that many are struggling financially this year due to the pandemic and #givingtuesday may seem out of

A college basketball player who hadn’t made an appearance in a game for nearly two years after a breast cancer diagnosis made her comeback over the weekend. Tiana Mangakahia clocked 36 minutes for the Syracuse Orange Sunday in their season opener, a 50-39 victory against Stony Brook. The senior guard scored 16 points and added

A North Carolina district attorney was below the age at which many health experts recommend routine mammograms, but deciding to get one at the encouragement of a co-worker helped catch her breast cancer at an early stage. Ashley Hornsby Welch, 42, serves as the district attorney for North Carolina’s 43rd Prosecutorial District. That covers counties

Last week, people around the country waited to hear what the UK Government would spend money on next year. It was a tense wait, for many reasons. This year has been difficult for everyone – for people affected by cancer, for cancer researchers, for us as a charity – and the spending review was an opportunity to move forward with recovery. For the past few months, we’ve been working

At 31-years-old, and during the week of her daughter’s first birthday, Gemma Isaacs received shocking news. Not only did her doctor confirm that she had the BRCA1 gene, but that the swollen lymph node they biopsied was, in fact, breast cancer. Two years since her diagnosis, Gemma has survived chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy,

Many women may wonder if they have genetic mutations that make them more apt to develop breast and ovarian cancers. Is it worth it for women to be tested and see if they may be carrying those mutations? A new study says it just might be, for those who are younger. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/HERO IMAGES

Today, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out the UK Government’s spending priorities for the next year. It was an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the Government to meet its commitments to improve cancer survival and to enhance the UK’s place as a global leader in research, as we’ve written about before. With investment for

Hollie Jobber spent her life protecting and caring for children, both her own and those most in need. The 35-year-old mother of five worked as a social worker in child protection for Leicester City Council and devoted several years of her short life to improving the lives of others. “Her job at the city council

November is also the time across our nation for us to honor our family caregivers as well as to recognize the challenges that family caregivers face and how they manage these challenges day and night as they offer care around the clock!  There is just so much that our family caregivers do!  For many of you, caregiving can truly

Lorraine, pictured with her nephew, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014 and has had to shield during the pandemic. Sarah: “Before COVID-19 I would have heard something by now” Sarah, aged 37, was diagnosed with bowel cancer that’s spread to nearby lymph nodes (stage 3) in 2018. She had surgery and 6 months of

Three of our amazing network members. Taken before COVID-19. From the first moments of taking on my role as director of information and involvement at Cancer Research UK, I knew how important the insight people affected by cancer was to our work. Having been at the charity for 3 years previously, I’d had the privilege

When Juliet Robinson found a lump in her chest and was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago, she felt something of herself had been taken away from her. But her story inspired her daughter to work on helping other people feel beautiful without using the harmful toxins that could contribute to health issues. “When

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill back in March, there’s been talk of a vaccine.  COVID-19 vaccines have been badged as our biggest opportunity to control the virus and return to normal. And for the last 8 months, researchers and scientists across the world have been racing to make that a reality. There are now more than 300 different potential vaccines in

Sleep plays a pivotal role in cellular and muscular repair and regulation of hormones that can have an impact on our immune system, how we tackle the next day, and our waistline. There is a lot going on in the world right now and while we can’t control the external events around us, we can take

A blog series focused on self-care for you and your loved ones. Pause for a moment. Feel your feet against the floor. Inhale. Exhale. You are on a journey. Journeys require occasional stops… maybe for fuel… or support… or rest. This is one of those stops. For this moment, keep it simple. Inhale. Exhale. Open

Emma Stone was just 19 years old when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, at age 32, the actress says her mother’s diagnosis is what pushed her to reach out and help others who were feeling alone and scared due to cancer. Stone took some time to remember the day her mom, Krista