Tag: Cancer
National Family History Day: Knowing is the Key to Prevention
Did you know the the stories you’ve heard from your family can give you important and helpful insight about your long-term health and wellness?...
I Have Cancer: Now What Do I Do?
When a diagnosis of cancer hits home, it may be hard to figure out how to keep your composure and what to expect. Follow...
Study Finds That Celebrex Slows Cancer Growth
Living with pain is difficult enough. But dealing with pain and cancer – or, worse, pain caused by cancer – is a nightmare no...
What Does Cancer Pain Actually Feel Like?
If you are suffering from cancer, you may have to deal with a lot of pain. While not everyone with cancer experiences pain, a significant...
Four Ways to Be a Better Caregiver
How one husband learned how to be a better caregiver to his wife during her fight against breast cancer.In her fight against breast cancer,...
Here’s What We Know About Cannabis and Cancer
There are debates all over the country about the effectiveness of cannabis as a cancer treatment. These discussions center around what cannabis can do...
Tackling The Issue Of Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain
Regardless of personal belief regarding the legality of medical marijuana, studies proving its effectiveness for chronic pain are interesting. Currently, 29 states and DC...
A Parents’ Guide to Help With Childhood Cancer Pain
Facing childhood cancer is devastating for the entire family. A parent may be overwhelmed and unsure how to help. The tips below explain tactics to...
Treating Metastatic Cancer Pain With the STAR Method
Patients suffering from metastatic cancer, or cancer that has spread from the primary cancer location, face special challenges. Usually, treatments are given by mouth...
Don’t Fry Day shines a light on skin cancer prevention
Common sense makes all the difference when it comes to protecting yourself and your familyBy Lisa DavisAs the Memorial Day weekend kicks off a...
Study: Antidepressant Eases Nerve Pain From Chemo
Cancer comes with all kinds of pain, sometimes from the disease itself, and often directly and indirectly from treatment, including the discomforts caused by...
A Child’s Chronic Illness Story Inspires a Mother’s Journey of Coping,...
When a child is chronically ill, the whole family feels the pain, particularly the parents. Regardless of the condition, the stress families suffer is...
Chronic Pain Could Be Classified as a Disease
Ireland's Health Minister Says Chronic Pain Should Be Given The Same Resources as Other Major ConditionsChronic pain often gets the short end when it...
Researchers Discover A New Type of Chemotherapy
Scientists have discovered a new type of chemotherapy that locates a partner's gene and eradicates cancer cells.Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered...
Sunburn: Symptoms and Treatment 101
A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer...