Hormonal imbalance can mess up our bodies! Hormones are these tiny but crucial chemical messengers in our body like insulin, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol etc. They are very powerful and they have an impact on our body weight, temperature, appetite, sexual and reproductive function and even our mood.
What is a cancer recurrence? When cancer returns after a period of remission, it’s considered a recurrence. A cancer recurrence happens because, in spite of the best efforts to rid you of your cancer, some cells from your cancer remain. A cancer recurrence means it’s the same cancer coming back after some period of time. … Read more
A cancer diagnosis can have a substantial impact on mental health and wellbeing. Depression and anxiety may hinder cancer treatment and recovery, as well as quality of life and survival. One in three people with cancer will experience a mental health problem such as depression or anxiety disorders before, during or after treatment.
With treatment completed, you no doubt want to put cancer behind you and resume a more normal life. Now is the time to take charge of your health, focus on wellness, and swear off unhealthy habits, such as fast foods and a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that the best formula for staving off another bout of cancer is proper nutrition combined with weight control and exercise.
One of the major concerns, when one diagnosed with cancer, is the cost factor involved with the treatment. Unfortunately, cancer is a very expensive treatment and requires a substantial amount of investment. Hence the worry this brings along with it is understandable however one which can also be solved efficiently. The situation can become highly sensitive when the patient is the bread earner of the family or a young employed professional who is dependent on him or herself.
“Yes, medical parameters and complications might be out of your control, but the inherent power and mindset to heal must lie within you. It begins and ends with you.”
What is mental health? Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Having good mental health helps you lead a relatively happy and healthy life. It helps you demonstrate resilience and the ability to cope in the face of life’s adversities. Cancer doesn’t just affect your body, it can also affect your mind and … Read more
“In recent years, research has evolved to allow a clearer assessment of various dietary and lifestyle patterns associated with health risks, and it is becoming more and more evident that an integrated diet and lifestyle pattern of a healthy, balanced diet, adequate physical activity, and maintenance of a healthy weight will have a significant impact on reducing cancer risk.”
When it comes to nutrition and cancer, much research has pointed toward certain foods and nutrients that may help prevent or conversely, contribute to certain types of cancer. While there are many factors you can’t change that increase your cancer risk, such as genetics and environment, there are others you can control. In fact, estimates … Read more
“There are a lot of emotions to process when you find out you have cancer, which does not change when you are undergoing treatment. Not only is it emotional and exhausting, but it can be stressful as well.”
“The most common side effect reported by cancer patients is cancer-related fatigue. Cancer patients report that fatigue begins with diagnosis and worsens during the course of treatment. It can persist for months, years, and after treatment is complete.”
When my mother was battling cancer, we didn’t even know what patient care meant. To me “holistic” was some strange dialect for alternative ways of therapy
Finding out a loved one has cancer can be overwhelming. Cancer affects not only the person diagnosed but also all those who care about that person. You may be wondering, “What should I do now?” or “How can I help?”