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Living Better with Cancer
Understanding Different Types of Cancer
Understanding Different Types of Cancer Approved by Hunter Patton-Gentert, PharmD Cancer, a disease that can manifest in virtually any part of the human body, holds a daunting position as the second leading cause of death in the United States, only surpassed by heart disease. The CDC reports a staggering number of over 600,000 people losing their […]
Living Better with Cancer
Cancer Prevention: 10 Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk
Cancer Prevention: 10 Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk Approved by Hunter Patton-Gentert, PharmD Approximately 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to estimates by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. Given the prevalence of the disease, you may feel inclined to start thinking about your own cancer risk and identifying ways to […]
Living Better with Cancer, Blog Articles
The Dangers of Googling Your Cancer Diagnosis
The Dangers of Googling Your Cancer Diagnosis If you’re diagnosed with cancer, let’s be honest. One of the first things you’re probably going to do is get on the computer and “Google” the diagnosis. It’s a fact of 21st-century life. And it’s not an inherently bad idea either. The Internet puts a wealth of information at your […]
Living Better with Cancer, Blog Articles
Cancer & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cancer & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) When we think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), our minds often drift to war zones or natural disasters. Yet, there’s another battlefront where PTSD manifests, one that might be unexpected: a cancer diagnosis. We all know that a cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on a patient’s mental […]
Living Better with Cancer, Blog Articles
7 Natural Supplements Cancer Patients Should Avoid
7 Natural Supplements Cancer Patients Should Avoid Approved by Hunter Patton-Gentert, PharmD Dietary supplements are incredibly popular among cancer patients. In one study of more than 200 patients receiving treatment at a former Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) center, now City of Hope, 73 percent had used some form of supplement during the past […]
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Appendix Cancer Symptoms & Signs: A Comprehensive Guide | GCR
Appendix Cancer Symptoms & Signs: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) Pseudomyxoma peritonei, or PMP, is considered a rare form of cancer that typically starts in your appendix (which is why it’s also called appendix cancer). It is estimated to affect about two people per million, and it’s unknown what causes this unusual cancer […]