Cancer

Preparing for radiation therapy can be nerve-wracking. To help ease your mind, here’s what you should know about radiation therapy as well as some tips to prepare. 

While chemotherapy is a tested and trusted method of combating various types of cancer, it can also carry a list of negative side effects. Let’s take a closer look at what chemotherapy entails, and what to expect during the course of treatment…

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer both in the United States and worldwide. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, two Americans lose their lives to skin cancer every hour. There are several different types of skin cancer, some are far more common than others. As a whole, all forms of skin cancer […]

Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Current figures indicate that one in five people in the United States will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Every hour, two Americans die of the disease. Whilst melanoma only accounts for approximately one percent of American skin cancer cases, […]

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are soft tissue tumors that begin in autonomic nervous system cells in your GI, and in some cases, they can be cancerous. Let’s take a closer look at the signs you might be experiencing a GIST, and what to do about it.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. From the diagnosis to the staging, it’s a lot to understand. To help you better understand the disease you are battling, here’s everything you should know about the four stages of cancer.