The road to a cancer diagnosis can require time and patience. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else? Linda Osterhaus didn’t feel any better, no matter how many rounds of antibiotics she took for the bronchitis and pneumonia that she had been diagnosed ... Read More »
The Children’s Mercy Kansas City Division of Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant is a national leader in cancer treatment. The program provides pediatric patients with comprehensive clinical services and innovative treatment (including Phase I Experimental Therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell) supported by the latest research. The ... Read More »
Breast Cancer in Men More similar than you think. Even though men’s breasts are not like women’s, men do have a small amount of breast tissue. The “breasts” of an adult man are similar to the breasts of a girl before puberty. In girls, this tissue grows and develops, but in men, ... Read More »
From Cancer Survivor to Advocate By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Stephanie Barr was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. She had no reason to believe that the hard spot she found in her breast while in the shower would be cancer. Within days of finding the lump, ... Read More »
Facts About Thyroid Cancer American Cancer Society What is thyroid cancer? As with other cancers, thyroid cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in any part of the body can become cancerous and spread to other parts of the body. The thyroid ... Read More »
By Lauren Cooper, Contributing Writer As we enter the season of warm coats, hats and gloves, it is important to keep in mind that our immune system needs protection, too! During the cold winter months, there are multiple chances for catching unwanted germs and harmful bacteria. Some people take vitamin ... Read More »
American Heart Association Many of us have heard stories of people dying from a broken heart. We think of a broken heart in emotional terms after a traumatic event such as the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even a happy event. Broken heart syndrome ... Read More »
Are you comfortable with your doctor? Do you know how to communicate with your health care providers? It is important to have a good relationship with your medical providers to achieve the best health outcomes. These tips may help you and your doctor improve your healthcare. Talk to your doctor ... Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone born from 1945–1965 (baby-boomers) get tested for hepatitis C, a disease that causes inflammation and infection of the liver. This condition develops after being infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can cause lifelong infection, fibrosis (mild to moderate liver scarring), ... Read More »
Contributor, Janice Love, MS, Author, Certified Coach Being a caregiver is no easy task. Often time the patient receives all the attention and the caregiver’s needs may go unnoticed. A year ago, my sister who was the primary caretaker of our widowed father, became ill and was hospitalized in critical ... Read More »
