Cancer

Nikki and her son Amarvir, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2010. We spoke to Siobhan, Nikki and Jessica about their experiences of childhood cancer – from struggles to find a transplant match and a lack of representation in health literature and campaigns to misunderstandings about cancer in their communities. Nikki and Amarvir:

Yesterday, we learned how certain foods and changes to our diet can help boost our immune system, which is especially important during this pandemic. While the immune system generally does a great job of protecting the body from germs through its own processes and systems in place, we can work towards strengthening overall health, and

Like almost any doctor would, Dr. Verda Hunter trusted that the pharmacist who provided her patients’ chemotherapy drugs would do his job well and would do nothing to harm the patients she was treating. But she was wrong. The first clue was that cancer patients, like 70-year-old Pat Withers, were not experiencing side effects. Pat

In the midst of a pandemic and with flu season on its way, many are asking – how can I support and strengthen my immune system? While the immune system generally does a great job of protecting the body from germs through its own processes and systems in place, we can work towards strengthening overall

Heather Harrington is a fitness icon and the cofounder of Compass Fitness in Denver. She has a family history of breast cancer, so when she turned 41, she insisted on getting a mammogram, despite the fact that her doctor didn’t recommend one until age 45. “I went a couple of weeks ago to get my

Metastatic cancer refers to cancer that has spread from its original location to other parts of the body. This process occurs when cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system to another area of the body. If the new location these cells take up residence in

Victoria worked at the The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester during the pandemic. It’s been 6 months since the UK entered lockdown. And with life slowly opening back up, at least for now, the events of March can sometimes seem distant and otherworldly. But the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the devastating impact

We all want to keep ourselves and others safe from the COVID-19 outbreak. During these unprecedented times, it’s important for all those who work and spend time in close proximity with other people to wear masks. However, for places like wildlife sanctuaries, purchasing masks for staff members and volunteers cuts into the limited budget that

If COVID-19 has shown us anything, it’s that when duty calls, medical professionals answer. From makeshift testing sites to frontline emergency rooms across the country, countless doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers have demonstrated remarkable resilience and courage to save lives during this pandemic. As a pre-med student myself, I have watched this crisis play

When Sarah Dickinson began to feel a burning sensation in her right breast, she was just two weeks pregnant with her first child. She assumed the change was due to her quickly changing hormones and began treating it with a heating pad. “It was on and off, mainly in the evenings,” the 37-year-old recalls. “It

Larger waistlines linked to increased risk of dying from prostate cancer  Men carrying excess weight around their stomach may be more likely to die from prostate cancer, according to new research. The study got a lot of attention in the media this week, but despite many opting forheadlines about ‘beer bellies’, the results have nothing

Looking for ways to add more greens to your diet? Here are a few recipes to help you do just that. Garlicky Spinach Ingredients: 2 packages frozen spinach 4-6 cloves crushed garlic 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Microwave frozen spinach 5-7 minutes. Squeeze out liquid. Meanwhile, heat oil.

Photo credit (from left to right): Stand Up To Cancer; Instagram / Stand Up To Cancer; Instagram / Alison Sweeney Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to remind yourself of the importance of sun safety. Practicing sun safety throughout the year will give you the best chance of reducing your risk of skin cancer,

Last weekend, I stayed in a tiny cabin at a campground near the beach. I knew I would be able to socially distance myself from others, while enjoying the outdoors and the late August weather. I knew the area well, and I took precautions, cleaned my living area, brought my own hand soap and utensils,

While breast cancer is often a very treatable and survivable disease, there are certain subtypes of this type of cancer that more aggressive and have fewer treatment options. These types of breast cancer tend to be more dangerous and difficult to go through. However, a new study has found a potential treatment option for people

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, treatment will typically involve a combination of chemotherapy drugs, surgery and for many, radiotherapy. And if the cancer comes back after these treatments, the options become even more limited. For some children, there may be a clinical trial that could help. But many are testing combinations of chemotherapy

When I heard the news this weekend about the passing of Chadwick Boseman, like many I was shocked and sad that another young life was taken by this disease. Chadwick chose to keep his diagnosis and treatment private. Whether or not to share a cancer diagnosis with friends and acquaintances is a deeply personal one

Vivienne is grandmother to Alyssa, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2014. As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke to 3 grandparents about their experience of having a grandchild with cancer. Vivienne: “You can’t stop your mind from fearing the worst, but you need to be so positive.” Vivienne is grandmother

Cauliflower rice can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as a substitute for fried rice, stir fry dishes, pizza crust, or added to a grain salad. Cauliflower rice can be found fresh in the produce section or in the frozen food section of many stores. You can also do it

Just 25 years ago, polio was rampant in Africa. The virus left many young children paralyzed and some dead after weakening their muscles. There is no cure for polio but decades of treating African children with a vaccine have made these tragic stories a thing of the past. Even in Nigeria, the last country on

A woman stricken by stage IV breast cancer is speaking out after she says multiple doctors lied to her about the results of her mammograms, leading her cancer to spread undetected and untreated for years. Taleshia Chandler, the first lady at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in Church Hill, Virginia, says she got mammograms

Most dental healthcare facilities have opened for elective procedures.  The re-opening of dental practices has come after many weeks of preparations and with guidance from local and state officials yet there is still controversy over whether it is safe to return to routine dental care.  The American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) Advisory Task Force on Dental

A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that women who consume cows’ milk may increase their risk of breast cancer by up to 80%. The study was commissioned by the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the World Cancer Research Fund. The observational study examined 52,795 North American women over

Are your breakfast ideas feeling stale? (No pun intended!) Here are some fresh breakfast ideas. These will give you some healthy options to brighten your breakfast at home. Overnight Oats 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup vanilla or plain yogurt 1/3 cup milk (any type of milk or milk substitute works) Stir all the ingredients

Neonicotinoids have been linked to massive bee die-offs in North America and Europe. A growing lack of pollinators may soon lead to food shortages as plants lose access to these critical insects. Now, the biological fallout is beginning to cascade further. Many bird species are dying out or in danger due to the presence of

Hancock makes plans for Public Health England ‘to be replaced’ Matt Hancock plans to replace Public Health England (PHE) following claims that ministers are unhappy with the way PHE has responded to the pandemic. Reported in the Sunday Telegraph (£) and picked up by BBC News, the Health Secretary will be replacing PHE with a

You may have heard of how microplastics have polluted the oceans, filled the stomachs of fish and whales, and even wound up in Arctic snow, now these insidious plastic particles are being found much closer to home. Scientists can now detect microplastics in the human body. According to The Guardian, researchers have identified chemical traces

Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic and we have learned a lot. It is clear that the keys to getting control of the virus, until a vaccine is available, is a combination of personal actions (hand washing, social distancing, wearing a mask), and public health interventions like testing, contract tracing and isolating positive cases. Testing