Cancer

Medicare open enrollment for 2021 ends on December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans are good enough.

The spread of cancer is difficult to predict, which makes the disease all the harder to properly treat. However, a new technique may help researchers detect previously undetectable “hot spots” that may help them better understand the spread of breast cancer. What these researchers are calling “hot spots” are actually areas of extreme stiffness within

A couple of hours after a meal, and you’re noticing your hunger starting to kick-in again…it’s snack time! Snacks are an excellent way to satisfy hunger between meals, prevent overeating at the next meal, provide your body with a boost of energy, and promote blood sugar control. Remember to portion and adjust accordingly to what

My story is a personal one. It began when I was in middle school and my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her initial treatments, I would occasionally accompany my mom to her radiation therapy appointments. Quickly, my curiosity was peaked, and I started to ask questions …What is radiation? Is this going to

Today is Veterans Day. I wanted to take a few moments to highlight a special need for many Veterans: cancer care. Many Veterans are at increased risk for developing cancer just because they did their job protecting our country. There are approximately 45,000 new cancer cases in Veterans reported annually. As the Veteran population continues

Alex Trebek announced in March of 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The beloved Jeopardy! host was open and honest about his disease as he continued to run the show for another 18 months, until October 29th, 2020, when cancer forced him to retire. Then, on the morning of Sunday,

“This is not the cure to cancer. I think that’s very important to clarify. But I think it’s the beginning of the long road to better cancer immunotherapy.”  Professor Sergio Quezada has long been studying the complex relationship between the immune system and cancer at University College London – a field of research that’s moving rapidly,

Two of our research nurses in Southampton, taken before COVID-19. It’s going to be a tough winter for all of us. Cases of COVID-19 are rising in every part of the UK, and more extensive measures to control the spread of the virus are being put in place. Cancer patients – and those who think

Benefits of Breakfast: Kick-start the day by incorporating a heart-healthy breakfast! Not only is breakfast a wonderful opportunity to incorporate dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein towards meeting our daily nutritional needs, a well-balanced breakfast meal may boost energy and promote blood sugar control. The simple act of enjoying a nourishing breakfast before the busy

Brigid Kaelin is a singer-songwriter who plays more than 10 instruments and tours Europe annually. She has a supportive husband and two sons, in preschool and second grade. She also has a long family history of cancer. Both of her parents died of the disease, and she spent time acting as a caretaker for both

If it hadn’t been for an intense workout and an accidental drop of her loofah, Theresa Sundstrom might not have found her cancer nearly as early as she did. As it was, the 31-year-old nurse anesthetist from Minnetonka, Minnesota, dropped her loofah in the shower and was too tired and sore to bend over to

A research nurse processing trial samples Clinical trials are an essential part of cancer research and care, with around 1 in 6 people with cancer taking part in research to access new methods of care and help improve the care received by future patients. But like cancer services, such as screening and diagnosis, the COVID-19

Where did this saying come from? As early as the 1860’s in Wales, the original quote was “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Luckily for us, apples are now in season! Eating seasonally is a great way to can glean more nutrients from your food.

Tabitha Cyrus, whose friends and family affectionately call her Taffy, was three years old when she was diagnosed with autism. Her family had anticipated that something wasn’t quite as it should be, but the news still came as a tough blow. “That’s not a diagnosis a mother ever wants to hear,” Rebecca Gilbert, Tabitha’s mother,

Ovarian cancer blood test ‘better than previously thought’   A new investigation into an existing blood test to detect ovarian cancer has uncovered better-than-expected capabilities. Co-funded by Cancer Research UK, researchers at the Universities of Cambridge, Manchester and Exeter found the CA125 test could be more predictive than originally thought and may even pick up

The Mediterranean diet is a predominately plant based diet that accents omega 3 rich fish sources and whole foods that are minimally processed. Olives and avocado contribute to the rich source of monounsaturated fats that prevent inflammation, the pathway that leads to many chronic diseases including cancer. Did you know that the origins of the Mediterranean

Martha Gray has a long history of breast cancer in her family, so she knows that she needs to take her mammograms seriously every year. Her mother and aunt were both diagnosed with breast cancer in their early 40s, and Marth has just turned 50. “I would ask every year, is there anything else I

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women in the UK, with about 7,400 new cases every year. This number equates to approximately 20 diagnoses a day. Early diagnosis is key to successfully treating cancer, and ovarian cancer is no exception. But as seen frequently with many different cancer types, there are a

When she was six months pregnant, Desiree Doughty noticed that something seemed to be wrong with her breasts. “I noticed that one of my breasts was bigger than the other,” she says. “I immediately became alert, because breast cancer runs in my family. My mother died of breast cancer at age 47.” Desiree, a preschool

Halloween may look different this year but we can still decorate our homes and enjoy a favorite fall treat – pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. As you are carving your pumpkin, save the meaty flesh of your pumpkin for this yummy smoothie. It is ready in minutes and light on the calories. And don’t forget to

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are uncertain about the future of their health, safety, and economic security. Homeless people and those who are transitioning from homelessness are particularly vulnerable to these concerns. LA Family Housing is dedicated to helping families and individuals in the Los Angeles area transition out of homelessness and poverty

Our theme this week is delicious, easy to make, at home meals. These recipes minimize your cook time and maximize your food enjoyment. Ingredients 8 4 oz each boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon kosher salt fresh black pepper, to taste cooking spray 10 medium asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half 2

Have you taken a look at your medicine cabinet lately? Aside from cotton swabs, mouthwash and makeup remover, are there old, outdated prescription drugs in your cabinet? How do you dispose of old, outdated, expired or unneeded medications? Flush them down the toilet? Throw them out with your household trash? Not sure? Well, the DEA

When NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn’t think much about the lack of sensation that her mastectomy would likely leave her with. She went ahead with her mastectomy, and only later did she realize what tragic side effects would accompany it. “I had never really thought about or realized that people

Maybe you saw the hashtag #DonutTakePAPAway on social media recently? ObGyn physicians and advocates are voicing their disagreement with the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) latest cervical cancer screening guidelines. #DoNutTakePapAway You see, this summer while we were worrying about COVID and living during a pandemic, the ACS changed their guidelines for cervical cancer screening. The

Battling cancer is difficult for anyone, but it’s even harder when you have to do it alone. That’s what happened to Samantha Currie. Samantha, 27, is the mother of two young boys—5-year-old Max and 10-year-old Robbie. Before COVID-19 and her breast cancer diagnosis, she never dreamed she would have to spend 14 weeks separated from

This post was first published in 2017 but has been reviewed and updated in October 2020. There’s a lot of confusing information and advice out there around sugar. Does it cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer cells, making them grow more aggressively? And how does the sugar we consume through food and drink affect our

This autumn, the chancellor Rishi Sunak will go to Parliament and set out the UK Government’s spending priorities in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR). It will be a big moment for the whole of the UK, detailing what the coming years of UK Government spending will look like across the board. And it will be