The National Breast Cancer Foundation explains that metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has been spread to other parts of the body, typically, the lungs, liver, bones, or the brain. It is also classified as Stage IV breast cancer. According to the American Society of Oncology (ASCO), “This year, an estimated 271,270 (268,600 women …
What You Should Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer Read More »
“A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. There is no word for a parent who loses a child. That’s how awful the loss is.” – Jay Neugeboren- An Orphan’s Tale- 1976 There …
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Each year in the United States, more than 2.8 million infections from bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics occur and more than 35,000 people die as a …
What You Should Know About Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Read More »
The American Academy of Dermatology explains that “Psoriasis is a condition that causes the body to make new cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you see thick scaly patches.” Psoriasis can often be misunderstood and there are some common myths surrounding this disease. Healthline …
Sepsis is the leading cause of death worldwide. The Sepsis Alliance defines sepsis as “the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection.” The Global Sepsis Alliance explains that sepsis is a global …
Awareness Helps: Early Recognition & Treatment Can Reduce Mortality in Sepsis Cases Read More »