September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Across the country, families, caregivers, charities and researchers observe this month to raise awareness of the approximately 15,000 children under the age of 15 who develop cancer each year in the United States. Childhood cancers often fall into the following categories: Leukemia (a cancer of the…
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Ovarian cancer affects one in 70 women in the general population. Symptoms of ovarian cancer unfortunately are very vague and can include bloating, nausea, feeling full after only eating a small amount, abdominal pain, and change in bowel or bladder function. In fact, these symptoms are more likely to be other medical issues such as…
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How much do you know about cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, it is the second most common type of cancer for women worldwide. “This year more than 12,000 American women will be diagnosed and nearly 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. When cervical cancer is found early, however, it is…
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When your doctor first suggested a colonoscopy, did you grimace? You’re not alone. Studies show it often takes people several years to actually get a colonoscopy even after being urged by family, friends and doctors to have one! Talking about bowel health and thinking about a colonoscopy makes many of us squeamish, but it’s extremely important….
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