A counselor can be a great help when you are adjusting to a cancer diagnosis. Face-to-face or telephone counseling provides a safe space to share strong emotions and examine ways to overcome challenges. Learn new ways to cope with cancer A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and the days following can be thrown into chaos. [...]
The role exercise plays in cancer care is becoming increasingly important. Exercise is known to be safe and helpful for cancer survivors during and after treatment, and oncologists and their teams continue to recommend it for their patients. Oncology rehabilitation programs are growing and are now considered to be part of standard cancer care. [...]
A complete blood count (CBC) is a test that counts the cells that make up your blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Your doctor may order a CBC as part of a routine checkup or to: Check for anemia, a condition that causes you to have fewer red blood cells than usual [...]
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular screenings. You've probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes a specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study is advised against in another. Often, what's known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it's well-accepted that your [...]
Defying the diagnosis: Local mom turns to unconventional treatment to beat breast cancer by Deni Hawkins | Thursday, March 28th 2019 MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS 2 News) — Last summer, a Meridian mother was diagnosed with a rare form of stage four breast cancer, and was told she had less than a year to live. Today, [...]
Group therapy is extremely similar to one-on-one therapy, and many Americans are using it as an alternative to individual therapy. You are surrounded by members who have also recently gone through a similar experience or act and are now aligned on the same journey. Nowadays there are group therapies hosted through national organizations like Alcoholics [...]
Some people receive a lot of support from loved ones, friends, or caregivers. Others go through the cancer journey with little or no help. In either case, you'll have times when you need some extra support. We can help you find it. You don't have to go through the cancer experience alone. If you don't [...]
Alcohol can increase the risk of some types of cancer, especially when combined with other risk factors, such as smoking. Even light alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of oral cancer, cancer of the pharynx, and breast cancer in women, when compared with nondrinkers and those who drink only on occasion. Moderate to heavy (but not [...]
Should I Eat More High-Fiber Foods to Prevent Cancer? For most people, that’s a big YES, particularly when it comes to prevention of and survival with colorectal cancer. It's also shown promise with trials for prostate, lung, and ovarian cancers. Although studies show mixed results, most support the current recommendation of getting approximately 25 grams [...]
Having cancer is hard. It impacts the person with cancer and their loved ones. Having cancer affects the physical, social, emotional and spiritual parts of life, and the best cancer care includes more than a medical treatment. There are many types of support available for cancer patients. We've compiled a list—of one-on-one support, support groups, [...]
