Cancer

This post was first published in 2019, but has been reviewed and updated in March 2021. It’s not new news that processed and red meat are linked to bowel cancer. But in 2019, Cancer Research UK scientists took a closer look at how much meat might be enough to increase bowel cancer risk. The study,

Cancer in children and young people is fundamentally different to cancer in adults – they require a different strategic approach and unique research. Because of this, we’re dedicated to funding research specific to cancers that affect children and young people. Joining forces with Children with Cancer UK, we’re proud to be co-funding the Cancer Research

Ductal carcinoma in situ (or DCIS) is a condition where some of the cells lining the ducts of the breast tissue have started to turn into cancer cells. It’s an example of something known as a pre-invasive cancer – the abnormal cells are all contained inside the lining of the ducts, but have the potential

Medical research very rarely has a single end point. There is often no final answer, or silver bullet, the science just continues to evolve, and with it, there will always be more to do, understand and investigate.But sometimes it reaches a tipping point, where the knowledge that’s been built up actually alters medical practice.10 years

Our Science Surgery series answers your cancer questions. Cancer can develop in nearly every organ in the body, including vital organs like the brain and lungs. As organs go, the heart is pretty vital – it’s basically one big muscle whose purpose is to pump blood around our bodies. Despite its importance, you very rarely

At a time when cancer services in Wales have been severely disrupted due to the pandemic, the Welsh Government’s decision to publish just a short statement rather than a full cancer strategy on how it intends to provide and improve patient care over the next 5 years is unacceptable. Simply put, it’s failing cancer patients

It has long been understood that the placenta is a very different organ to the rest of the body. But no-one knew quite how different. Last month, a fascinating piece of research shed light on the unique genetic structure of the placenta, revealing a level of detail that’s never before been seen. Researchers based at

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill back in March 2020, there’s been talk of a vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines have been badged as our biggest opportunity to control the virus and return to normal. And for the last year, researchers and scientists across the world have been racing to make that

The PillCam is used in colon capsule endoscopies to help diagnose bowel cancer. Credit: Medtronic A disposable camera that’s small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic near you. Last month, NHS England announced a pilot programme that will offer some people

“How can I reduce my risk of cancer?” Over 40,000 people in the UK Google that or something similar each year. But despite thousands of us turning to the web for answers, it’s something many don’t feel comfortable talking about.But we want to change that. Around 1 in 2 people in the UK will be

March is National Nutrition Month! To honor National Nutrition Month, our resourceful dietician friends have created a number of blogs that will post during the month of March. These blogs will cover popular nutrition topics and myths. Check back often to see what new topics are being blogged about! “My friend told me to stop

We all get afraid. Fear is just part of the human experience. And fear can feel awful! During these days of COVID-19, fear has gripped so many in our world. So, let’s take a break here today and mindfully slow down this emotion of fear, look at it, and breathe. To begin with, we hate

by Michael Riotto Michael Riotto This year, I will happily turn 61 and celebrate, yes, celebrate the 10th year of my diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma(MM). Has it been easy?  Not a chance!  Has it been tough?  You bet!  Has it closed a whole lotta doors?  Absolutely!  HOWEVER, having this diagnosis has brought me to an entirely

By Barbara Falkowitz my husband, Phil, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) 25 years ago, I was 43 and we had a 14 yr old and 9 yr old twins. I was juggling working in an accounting office, homework, after-school activities of three kids, along with household chores. Suddenly, I had to add researching treatment

March is National Nutrition Month! To honor National Nutrition Month, our resourceful dietician friends have created a number of blogs that will post during the month of March. These blogs will cover popular nutrition topics and myths. Check back often to see what new topics are being blogged about! Making sure that you get enough

by Betty Roggenkamp, BFA, MSHC Imagine being between the ages of 15 – 39 and hearing the three words “you have cancer.” It happens to approximately 90,000 people in the United States every year. Right when life can be quite busy learning to adult or taking on the world of grownup responsibilities, you get slammed

One of the ways we support and encourage our staff at the cancer center is to periodically offer a “blessing of the hands”. We have also offered a “blessing of the hands” to our caregivers. This is a time where we give thanks for the work and care of the hands that provide and tend to

Why is Ho’oponopono powerful? Throughout human history, we have been divided by distance, language, cultural and religious beliefs, class, and economic hierarchy. Whenever someone comes up with a perspective there seems to always be someone else there with an opposing opinion. To me, the power of Ho’oponopono comes, in large part, from the fact that

Do you have a favorite flower? It is very difficult for me to choose a favorite, for there is such a vast array of floral beauty! I must say, though, that I am perhaps drawn most to the sunflower. What an amazingly stunning flower. They are unusually tall for a flower, some growing to as

by Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM April is Occupational Therapy  Month! In order to celebrate this profession, it’s important to understand WHAT an Occupational Therapist (OT) is and how they connect to oncology. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines OT as “the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things

Many of us have fond memories of the Girl Scouts. Whether you participated in the organization as a child yourself, or simply enjoyed the yearly joy of those tasty cookies, the influence of the Girl Scouts is prevalent everywhere. This cookie season, the San Bernardino community came together to show just how impactful Girl Scouts

There are nearly 30 million uninsured Americans who are lacking coverage for a variety of reasons. It could be due to the high cost, a lack of public options in their state, or because they don’t have a plan offered through work. According to a new study, this may be playing a role in people

Twelve-year-old Michigan resident Kyla Charles loves her basketball. In fact, at her young age, she’s already been playing in tournaments for several years. Though she’s only a preteen, she’s also had to witness her mom battle breast cancer. The seventh grader has decided to combine her passion for hoops and experience with her mom to

Karen Harvey, a 36-year-old mother of three, battled breast cancer last year and won. She went through a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and surgery that involved the removal of some of her lymph nodes that were affected by the cancer. But after several months, when she was declared cancer-free and got to ring the all-clear bell, she

There’s a lot that’s unpleasant about having breast cancer, but one of the hardest things for many patients is how much time they have to spend at the hospital undergoing treatment. But hopefully, that’s all about to change for many patients. Typically, when a breast cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy infusions, it can take up to

A cancer diagnosis can derail anyone’s life. When you start your treatment, your entire lifestyle needs to change to accommodate it. Everyone deals with these adjustments in their own way, and while some are eager to return to their “normal” life, others welcome the change and adjustment in priorities. For this aspiring Olympic athlete, her

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the world, and causes a death every 13 minutes. according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, There are two major breast cancer risk factors that cannot controlled: getting older and being a woman. However, early screening has been shown to reduce breast cancer deaths as those with

One of the most unique and useful innovations in the breast care industry hails from India, where 2,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed per day, 1,200 of which are already late-stage cancers. Stage 1 breast cancer has a 10-year survival rate of 75 percent, but stage 4 breast cancer only has a 5 percent