Follow-up care after completing treatment for prostate cancer is important. When a person is in remission, they enter the survivorship phase of their journey, where they are then monitored for several years for recurrence, secondary cancers from previous treatment and late side effects, as well as psychosocial effects. During the survivorship phase, a person may […]
The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2019, there will be more than 80,000 new cases of bladder cancer diagnosed in the United States, representing 4.6 percent of all new cancer cases. According to SEER data, as screening technology advances the rates for new bladder cancer cases have been falling on average 1.2 percent each […]
Kaylee Peacock, RN, Colorectal Cancer Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon at Methodist Healthcare If you or a loved one has recently undergone treatment for GI cancer, it is important to understand how to keep your body healthy throughout survivorship. Here are seven tips to help optimize your health! Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. […]
“Mindfulness” is about being in the present. When it comes to facing a cancer journey, being mindful of your body, your time and your emotions can be especially helpful in ensuring you are keeping yourself as healthy as possible before, during and after treatment. After being diagnosed with cancer, it is normal to start thinking […]
When it comes to skin cancer, the more you know, the better protected you can be. Spring, with all of its outdoor activities, is a great time to learn more about this all-too-common and often preventable form of cancer. Identifying Skin Cancer Early detection and treatment is key for melanoma treatment. You should perform a […]