Fighting Cancer

Stand United Against Cancer

Cancer affects all of us in some way or another. The American Cancer Society projects 1,660,290 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year alone. Strength in Numbers In conjunction with the care and support of a medical staff, cancer support resources and groups offer relief, comfort, and answers to patients. Support groups provide a... Read More

Fighting Cancer

October 21, 2013

Overcoming Cancer Fatigue

The term fatigue is looped in with “tiredness” which everyone experiences. A good night’s sleep usually refreshes the body. But fatigue is a lack of energy not relieved by sleep. Fatigue can be hampering, preventing you from functioning normally. One of the most common side-effects of cancer and cancer treatment is fatigue. It’s unpredictable, and not associated... Read More

Fighting Cancer

October 21, 2013

Feeling the Best During Cancer Treatment

“Over the last 15 to 20 years, there has been tremendous growth of scientific research on cancer treatment,” Dr. Bill Gai, of Danville Hematology and Oncology, says. Advances in science have made treatment less stressful, but cancer can still make a patient feel powerless. Power can be found in places you might not have thought... Read More

Fighting Cancer

October 21, 2013

I Have Cancer, Now What?

A cancer diagnosis isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of a fight you can win. When cancer strikes you or someone in your family, remaining positive is a crucial aspect of treatment. The body and mind work together as a team. When faced with a fight-or-flight response, if your mind tells your body to fight, then... Read More

Fighting Cancer

October 21, 2013

Understanding Cancer

Champions For the Cure When asked to name a villain, most people will respond with infamous characters such as those associated with comics, movies, and television. Our minds are tied up all day with work, family, and daily chores, so it’s natural to divert to a fantasy world every now and then. But if you ask... Read More

Fighting Cancer

September 30, 2013

Early Detection is the Best Protection

Educating Can Be Key to Preventing and Diagnosing Breast Cancer Each year, nearly 200,000 women and 2,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common types of cancer among women in our country. “While there is no way of guaranteeing that a person won’t develop breast... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

April 1, 2013

Skin Cancer: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Year-round, our doctors, our friends and even our favorite talk show hosts remind us to wear sunscreen and hats, and to limit sun exposure. Despite these warnings, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most life-threatening type of skin cancer. Melanoma... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Her Spirit Carries Her

Fredia Martin is a beautiful thirty-something-year-old woman in the prime years of her life. She lives her life to the fullest, with a great job at a supportive company and has two boys, ages nine and fourteen. Like most people, she’s taking life day by day. Her life has challenged her and made her a... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

June 1, 2012

Men’s Health Threat Assessment – The Hidden Threat – Prostate Cancer

I Have a Prostate Issue, Now What? Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that we often hear about, but if you ask the common person, chances are they know little about it. According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It accounts for... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Men's Health

April 1, 2012

Defeating Breast Cancer: There is Hope

When a doctor tells a woman she has breast cancer, her first thought may be “Why me?” But often her second thought is “I will beat this.” And for 2.6 million women who have defeated cancer and are living life to the fullest, they were right. Deaths from breast cancer have decreased every year since... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

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