DCIS Diagnosis: Why Are Women So Confused?
A DCIS diagnosis by your doctor might be considered "easy to treat," however your medical team could refer to it as something different, which often causes confusion (read more)
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A DCIS diagnosis by your doctor might be considered "easy to treat," however your medical team could refer to it as something different, which often causes confusion (read more)
Read MoreDCIS is the most common form of breast cancer and has a 97% survival rate 10 years after treatment (read more)
Read MoreAlcohol, sedentary lifestyle and decreases in physical activity have resulted in women in regions of Africa and Asia (more)
Read MoreLowering skin cancer risk starts during childhood. Avoiding intense, short-term exposure helps lower skin cancer risk (more)
Read MoreFAST-FACTS FROM THIS ARTICLE: It is estimated that 52,225 colon cancer cases, or 38.3%, are due to poor diet in the U.S. (read more…) DOWNLOAD FREE STUFF: If you’ve ever gone to the doctor and said "this time I will ask lots of important questions about my health," then this post is for you. Download the 5 Day Cancer-Fighting Smoothie Challenge so you can start eating (or rather drinking) more fruits and vegetables. The next time your doctor asks “do you have any questions,” ask their opinion about the role nutrition plays in cancer prevention, including the info presented below: colon cancer prevention. Colon Cancer Symptoms Colon cancer, also known as bowel cancer or colorectal cancer, is an adenocarcinoma (glandular cancer) that involves the large bowel. The large bowel is called the intestines. Colon cancer symptoms include: 1) bowel changes that can occur
Read MoreIt is important to follow the health guidelines from the CDC coronavirus (COVID-19) task force and eat these vegetables! They improve human health (read more
Read MoreFAST-FACTS FROM THIS ARTICLE: fruits and vegetables help you: 1) boost your immune system, 2) eliminate toxic blood, 3) lower inflammation, and 3) #detoxyourbody. (read more
Read MoreMany of the cancer fighting foods found in the Mediterranean diet also work to lower blood pressure naturally. In this article, I'll discuss the science-based evidence on both diseases and foods you can start incorporating into your diet today!
Read MoreFAST-FACTS FROM THIS ARTICLE: Eating these foods every day lowers cancer risk: 16% for vegetables, 13% for salad, 4% for fresh fruit (read more
Read MoreLast week someone asked me if cancer rates were increasing? I said yes, in the U.S. heart disease typically tops the list as the #1 cause of death, however, in 2018 cancer took the top spot in the United States. February is National Cancer Prevention Month. We have all heard how nutrition and cancer are linked but is there really a cancer prevention diet? Recent studies suggest yes, there are certain foods that prevent cancer. They are called fruits and vegetables. The Health Survey for England study surveyed over 65,000 adults, age 35 and over, on their eating habits to determine if there was a benefit to eating more fruits and vegetables and lowering the risk of dying from cancer and heart disease. The answer was a resounding “yes” to both. More Fruits and Vegetables, Less Risk of Cancer Death Participants in the study that
Read MoreFAST-FACTS FROM THIS ARTICLE: Eating 1 - 2 cups of cruciferous vegetables a day may lower your breast cancer risk by 15% or more (read more
Read MoreIn this Cancer Basics article, you’ll learn how to tell if you have cancer. Bedside Manners' mission is to empower cancer patients and survivors through medical enrichment. Enjoy! Local Signs of Cancer How do you tell if you have cancer? The signs of cancer, which are visible to you as well as your healthcare provider, can vary. Remember in our article “What Causes Cancer” this disease is dangerous because it interferes with the normal functioning of our body’s organs and tissues. There are signs that can tell you there is something wrong with an internal organ (e.g. lung) as well as an external organ (e.g. skin). These signs may be seen locally, such as on the skin. Here are a few local signs of cancer: 1) Lumps or swellings that can be felt or seen under the skin 2) Blood in stool, urine, vagina
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