Clinical research is the backbone of modern medicine. New treatments and therapies can only be developed through careful study and observation of their effects on human patients. Clinical research provides doctors with the information they need to make informed...
Image Credit Chemotherapy is one of the first lines of treatment for patients with various types of cancer. But like all other treatments and medication forms, it has side effects. Studies show that about 65% of chemo patients experience a wide range of side...
“I’m tired all the time. Coming from a very active lifestyle, this body doesn’t seem to feel like mine anymore. It can get so frustrating, you know,” I vented out to a library colleague. She listened intently and I can tell that she can...
I’ve shaved my head twice in my breast cancer journey. And on both times, I noticed that the people who were truly shocked were my friends’ kids, godchildren, niece, nephew… basically, any kid who sees me on a regular basis. From having a head of...
Chemotherapy is never easy. It can be tough to keep your spirits high while undergoing treatment. But it’s important to do your best to stay positive, especially during tough times. In this blog post, we will discuss some ways that you can fight chemotherapy in...
So, you have just been diagnosed, now what? This is going to hit you fairly immediately when hearing the news from your doctor. How are you going to manage it? What will the treatment look like? How will your family handle the news? How are you going to be able to...
