Cancer

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What You Should Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer

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), last year, an estimated 271,270 (268,600 women …

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Pancreatic Cancer Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Double Jeopardy Difficult to Diagnose but Learn the Risk Factors

The American Cancer Society defines pancreatic cancer as, “a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas.” It was predicted that 2019 would see a 2% rise in pancreatic cancer rates as more than 56,700 Americans would be diagnosed with the disease. Among them, was popular game show host Alex Trebek whose diagnosis has raised …

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What You Should Know About COVID-19 if You Are A Cancer Survivor or Are Currently Living with Cancer

If you are a cancer survivor or you are a current cancer patient, you are already aware that your immune system is not as strong as it once was. According to the American Cancer Society, “People with cancer have a higher risk of infection because of changes in the immune system that control their body’s …

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