This is an inspiring and thought-provoking video that I urge anyone who is currently facing or has previously faced a serious illness. The video comes from a cancer survivor but it really applies to anyone with any serious illness — or indeed anyone at all. It runs about 17 minutes [Read more…]
Suffering from “chemo brain”? There’s hope and things you can do by Jorg Dietrich, MD, PhD, Harvard Health Blog Nov 20, 2019 Some of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients are memory problems, difficulties with multitasking, and reduced attention and concentration. Historically, cancer patients with these symptoms were [Read more…]
How does chemotherapy work? Hyunsoo Joshua No, TED-ED Dec 5, 2019 Discover how chemotherapy drugs use cytotoxic agents to attack cancer cells and the impact they have on your body. During World War I, scientists were trying to develop an antidote to the poisonous yellow cloud known as mustard gas. [Read more…]
Satisfying Snacks The Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Program November 13th, 2020 A couple of hours after a meal, and you’re noticing your hunger starting to kick-in again…it’s snack time! Snacks are an excellent way to satisfy hunger between meals, prevent overeating at the next meal, provide your body with [Read more…]
What to Say to Someone With Cancer By Jane E. Brody, New York Times Jan 13, 2020 Don’t tell bad-news stories or be falsely optimistic. Do offer to organize closets or send eight pints of ice cream. Do you know what to say or what to do when a friend, [Read more…]
Colon cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment Mayo Clinic December 2020 Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. It usually [Read more…]
A big part of the problem is that destroying nature is more profitable than protecting it (Photo: gryffyn m via Unsplash) Everything we need to survive — food, water, air, shelter — comes from nature, of which we are a part. Fuelled by the sun’s energy, this planet is amazing [Read more…]
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