Physical self-care for cancer patients?

Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful experiences of someone’s life and it is important to recognize that self-care during cancer is neither self-indulgent nor selfish. It’s about taking care of yourself (or anyone with cancer) no matter what stage they are at.
There’s absolutely no right way to cope and deal with cancer and no best self-care ideas. It’s about determining what’s best for you. It sometimes means cozying up on the couch and watching a movie, going for a walk, chatting with loved ones, or spending time by yourself. Continue reading “Physical self-care for cancer patients?”

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World Cancer Day 2023 (“Dad goes to the hospital”)

“Dad goes to the hospital”
Once upon a time, there was a Dad who lived a busy life but always made sure to prioritize his health. He went for regular check-ups and screenings, and always followed his doctor’s advice to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
One day, during a routine check-up, Dad’s doctor detected a slight abnormality in his blood report that needed further testing. Continue reading “World Cancer Day 2023 (“Dad goes to the hospital”)”

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Prostate Cancer Detection: What You Should Know

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance made by cells in the prostate gland (both normal cells and cancer cells). PSA is mainly found in semen, however a percentage is also discovered in the blood.

Two tests are frequently used to screen for prostate cancer

Digital rectal exam (DRE): A doctor or nurse inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to estimate the size of the prostate and feel for lumps or other abnormalities. Continue reading “Prostate Cancer Detection: What You Should Know”

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Quality Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Development of cancer in the prostate gland of the male reproductive system can be life threatening if it is not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Patients of prostate cancer generally include senior age groups who need the best treatment for cure. Different types of treatments are available for prostate cancer, and the particular mode of treatment usually depends on the stage of the cancer. Continue reading “Quality Treatment for Prostate Cancer”

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How The Environment May Impact Your Cancer Risk

Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1,685,210 new cancer diagnoses are expected by the end of 2016. Also, approximately 595,690 deaths are expected by the same time. With these numbers, it is understandable to have concerns over one’s health and future. Continue reading “How The Environment May Impact Your Cancer Risk”

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Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. There are over 100 varieties which are passed through sexual contact and can affect your genitals, mouth, or throat. Most people get a genital HPV infection through direct sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.

Because HPV is a skin-to-skin infection, intercourse isn’t always required for transmission to occur. Continue reading “Human papillomavirus (HPV)”

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Hepatitis Vaccination

The term ‘hepatitis‘ means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, other infectious agents, alcohol, and other chemicals. There are various Hepatitis viruses which include A, B, C, D, E and possibly G. Types A, B and C are the most common. All can cause acute hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis B and C can cause Chronic Hepatitis which can lead to Liver Cirrhosis (fibrosis) and in some cases Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma). They differ in the way they are transmitted from person to person. Continue reading “Hepatitis Vaccination”

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Cancer Vaccination

Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. Vaccines contain a microorganism or virus in a weakened, live or killed state, or proteins or toxins from the organism. In stimulating the body’s adaptive immunity, they help prevent sickness from an infectious disease.

When a sufficiently large percentage of a population has been vaccinated and become immune, herd immunity results which indirectly protects the non-immune population because infection transmission is low. The effectiveness of vaccination has been widely studied and verified. Vaccination is a most effective method of preventing infectious diseases. Continue reading “Cancer Vaccination”

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