Cancer

A cancer diagnosis significantly impacts patients and families. Whether you are seeking information for prevention, coping strategies, or simply looking for stories of resilience, just us as we navigate the difficult topic of cancer through these supportive and informative blogs.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This month is an important time to raise funds for lung cancer research and awareness for the disease. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Every […]

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Toxic Hair Relaxer Products

Toxic Hair Relaxer Products

The journal of the National Cancer Institute published a study in October of 2022 that found an increased risk of uterine cancer in women who use certain chemical hair relaxers and straighteners. When used on the hair, toxic chemicals can […]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. According to the CDC, Breast Cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women in the United States. By understanding the factors […]

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer encompasses cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneum (tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers abdominal organs). These cancers often go undetected until they’ve reached advanced stages. It is important to pay attention to […]

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Johnson & Johnson Set to Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Globally in 2023

Johnson & Johnson Set to Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Globally in 2023

Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder Johnson & Johnson baby powder has been a staple in households across the world for the better part of the last century. Baby powder, often made of talc powder, has been used by women as a […]

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The Future of Roundup Lawsuits

The Future of Roundup Lawsuits

On June 21, 2022, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finding that glyphosate in Monsanto’s Roundup products does not create a serious health risk and does not cause cancer. The ruling was a […]

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Roundup – The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal

Roundup – The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal

The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weed killer causes cancer.

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Understanding Your Prognosis with Mesothelioma

Understanding Your Prognosis with Mesothelioma

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you likely are facing many complex questions and decisions related to your health. It is natural to be concerned about your prognosis, in particular

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