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Coping With Cancer During the Holidays
Sometimes people with cancer and their loved ones feel “out of step” from the rest of the world during the holidays.
Coping with Cancer at the Holidays: 7 Tips from Someone Who Has Been There
Coping with cancer is already hard. Coping with cancer during the holidays can be even more difficult, especially for teens and young adults with cancer, who are excited about developing plans for their future when the unthinkable happens.
This Blog May Inspire You but Motivation Is Another Story
When I was a teenager, about 2 out of 3 kids my age had tried smoking cigarettes and about 1 of 5 kids smoked cigarettes every day. Many of my family members smoked. Most of my friends smoked. I tried smoking.
What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.
Lorenzo’s Story
Lorenzo scheduled several health tests and exams. A routine blood test showed his prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 7.9—higher than the normal range of 2.0 and 4.0. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. His PSA level had been normal until that time. A PSA can be high for many reasons, including having prostate cancer. Hear about Lorenzo’s story here.
Mark’s Story
Mark was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 26. He went through multiple rounds of chemo. Mark shares his story of regaining mental and physical health after treatment, as well as the importance of building and using support systems.
Survivors and Flu Shots
The only respiratory virus that is preventable by vaccination is influenza. Without vaccination, people with cancer are more likely to experience serious flu complications. Learn more about flu vaccines and how they affect cancer patients by clicking here.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and many factors over a course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. Click to learn how to reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
We pay tribute to the bravery of those who have been affected by ovarian cancer during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and reaffirm our commitment to fighting this disease that claims the lives of far too many women. Click here to read about ovarian cancer.