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July 7, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: WOMEN, HORMONAL IMBALANCE AND IT’S IMPACT ON CANCER

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.
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June 16, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: COPING WITH A CANCER RELAPSE

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..
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June 9, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: CANCER SURVIVORS AND MENTAL HEALTH 

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.
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June 2, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: TIPS TO REDUCE CANCER RELAPSE

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.
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May 26, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: CANCER AND FINANCIAL BURDEN

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.
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May 20, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: LIFE AFTER CANCER

"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."
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May 12, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: CANCER & MENTAL HEALTH

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..
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May 5, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: YOUR LIFESTYLE IS THE KEY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CANCER

"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."
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April 28, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: NUTRITION & CANCER

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..
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April 21, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: ANXIETY AND STRESS RELEASE TECHNIQUES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

"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."
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April 14, 2021

CARE WITH SAMARA: SPECIFIC EXERCISES FOR CANCER RECOVERY

"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."
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March 31, 2021

Care with Samara: Let’s Speak Personalised Care

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
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March 24, 2021

Care with Samara: How to Cope Being a Cancer Caregiver

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?”
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