Articles for Tag: "cancer"

Helping women kick cancer’s butt  Featured
Helping women kick cancer’s butt
After a special gift from a friend helped her through cancer treatment, Lauren Truelock wanted to give back.
Sexuality after cancer 
Sexuality after cancer
7 out of 10 breast cancer survivors struggle with issues related to their sexual health two years after diagnosis. An expert offers advice for women.
Touching lives in meaningful ways 
Touching lives in meaningful ways
Mary Palacz goes to exercise class every day. But when she climbs into her car each morning she isn’t headed to a fitness club.
How to talk to your kids about a scary diagnosis  Featured
How to talk to your kids about a scary diagnosis
Oncologists report a frequent question after a cancer diagnosis is “how do I tell my kids?” An expert offers advice.
Understanding palliative care 
Understanding palliative care
Researchers find the often misunderstood service can increase quality of life and lower cancer patients’ depression levels.
Tips for coping with the dreaded cancer diagnosis 
Tips for coping with the dreaded cancer diagnosis
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
Could it be cancer? You should pay attention to these 5 signs 
Could it be cancer? You should pay attention to these 5 signs
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women. Knowing the signs, especially the uncommon ones, is crucial to early detection.