May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
May 28, 2015It’s May and it’s Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The American Academy of Dermatology launches “Who’s Got Your Back” campaign this year to highlight the importance of applying sunscreen at the back, it being the most common location for Melanoma. But what makes this observance significant? Melanoma News Today writes that, “Melanoma is […]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Here Are Things to Know About
January 5, 2015Colorectal cancer is a highly fatal disease affecting 150,000 Americans yearly and almost half of them die from the disease. This cancer is in the top 2 of leading cause of deaths in the US. But don’t worry since this March we are promoting awareness on how to prevent this disease. Here are steps you […]
What Do We Know About Childhood Cancer?
October 8, 2014What Do We Know About Childhood Cancer? September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness, so it only makes sense that we try to learn more about how children are getting this disease at such an early stage. Organizations all over the world are struggling to find a cure for such a deplorable disease. It has taken millions […]
Why Americans Should Double their Concern About Melanoma
June 4, 2014Why Americans Should Double their Concern About Melanoma Discover what melanoma can do to your overall health and what steps you can take to prevent you, your family, and friends from developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in […]
May 23rd is Don’t Fry Day Do not let overexposure of the sun’s rays affect your health. Learn what you can do to minimize your risks of developing skin cancer before it is too late. This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. There […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 24, 2014March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable. So why are thousands still dying from the disease. DIscover why and help raise awareness about this disease. Cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases in the world. It is a global pandemic and affects millions of lives and taken just as […]
Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Soda? Sugary Beverages Found to Increase Cancer Risk in Women
October 30, 2013Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Soda? Sugary Beverages Found to Increase Cancer Risk in Women Sugary drinks are a staple in women’s lives, but they seem to be providing more than just a delightful burst of energy. They also carry a risk for cancer. Why is it that having a sweet tooth is […]
Should You Lessen the Time You Spend with Your Smartphone?
October 4, 2013Should You Lessen the Time You Spend with Your Smartphone? Almost everyone has a smartphone nowadays, but people seem to be forgetting the health hazards associated with prolonged exposure to mobile devices. Connectivity is the name of the game for many individuals and businesses today. Almost everyone has a handheld device within their reach and […]
Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 3)
May 3, 2013Medical records are not created equal. Just as you, your records are unique to you and only you. Medical records are created when you receive treatment of any kind, whether it is a simple look at a mole to see if it’s ok, or if you received a dreaded diagnosis. It’s all in your records […]
Asking For Prayers Sometimes I am amazed at what the “world wide” web can actually do for us. Today I received a letter from one of our readers in Karachi, Pakistan. The family is devastated and in tremendous heartbreak for their mother. Their mother has late stage 4 oral cancer. The reader explained that his […]
