Cancer and Family Relationships
by Lori Sciame May 21st, 2012 | Relationships
As I sit in a recliner next to the adjustable bed, I hear nothing except my mother's gurgling gasps for air. It's the middle of the night, and I'm watching over the woman who gave me life while my dad sleeps in the other room. Soon, my mother stirs from the pain. She needs another round of medication. Â As I patiently hold the glass to her lips, she manages to wash the tiny pill down with a sip of water. Â After I tuck her back in bed, she looks up at me through half closed eyelids and says "I
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Colonoscopy
by Dean Heller MD March 23rd, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I am 55 and just saw a new primary care doctor. He seems to be very smart, but is very aggressive and wants me to get a number of tests done. I have no symptoms, and feel good, so I don't want to overdo it with tests. I don't mind the blood tests, but he also did recommend a colonoscopy. He said that everyone my age should have one. Is this guy too aggressive, or should I listen to him?
It sounds like you have a very good new doctor. A screening colonoscopy is recommended to everyone in your age group (even younger if you
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It sounds like you have a very good new doctor. A screening colonoscopy is recommended to everyone in your age group (even younger if you
Bladder Cancer in Men
by Lori Sciame February 6th, 2012 | Diseases
There’s one type of cancer that men don’t like to talk about – bladder cancer. Maybe it’s a touchy subject because it affects a bodily function; however, whatever the reason this type of cancer doesn’t get much press coverage needs to change. This is because thousands of men in the US are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is
Disease: Did You Know?
by Lori Sciame December 12th, 2011 | Diseases
No one wants to end up with cancer, diabetes, heart trouble, or any other disease for that matter. We all wish for long, healthy lives, free from pain and suffering. If only there was a guarantee that each person could avoid becoming sick – a magic pill to ward off any threat to the human body.
Unfortunately, science has not progressed to the point where such a pill exists; however, if we arm ourselves with knowledge, the negative effects of disease can be reduced, or in some cases, even eliminated. Read on to learn more.
1. Family History
Do you understand the
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Unfortunately, science has not progressed to the point where such a pill exists; however, if we arm ourselves with knowledge, the negative effects of disease can be reduced, or in some cases, even eliminated. Read on to learn more.
1. Family History
Do you understand the
In Defense of the Big C?
by Lori Sciame July 6th, 2011 | Cancer, Diseases
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There’s a sadness that permeates my life. It’s a nagging ache that makes its presence known, day after day, year after year. I’ve known this sadness since
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There’s a sadness that permeates my life. It’s a nagging ache that makes its presence known, day after day, year after year. I’ve known this sadness since
