When mother and daughter have breast cancer, BRCA genes are not always the cause When a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first thoughts may be “is it genetic?”. Passing down a gene that may impact a patient’s loved one in the future is a common fear – but when multiple generations […]
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancers A biomarker is any measurable indicator of a person’s health, like blood pressure or blood sugar. When it comes to cancer, it’s a little more complex. Biomarkers can be found in blood, urine or stool tests and play multiple roles in cancer treatment, including diagnostic, […]
Stress may be bad for more than your state of mind. It turns out – chronic stress may cause inflammation, potentially increasing the risk of several health problems, including cancer. For those already battling the disease, chronic inflammation may lead to cancer metastasis. Learn more about inflammation and […]
Good bacteria versus bad bacteria – we know there’s a balance needed for good health, but how do you maintain that healthy balance? For everyone, maintaining a normal bacterial balance is key for prevention of infections or diseases, including cancer. But, for cancer patients maintaining that balance may be even more crucial. You’ve likely heard […]
Cheryl O’Neil sent over this special guided meditation to help deal with anxiety. She calls it Solution Image Replaces Anxiety. It’s here for you to use anytime you need it.
anxiety, guided meditation, Toolbox SeriesChemotherapy can be used to treat different types of cancers, but not all chemotherapy is the same. In fact – there are even different ways to receive chemotherapy. When it comes to chemotherapy, patients may have a lot of questions, and in some cases, misconceptions of what they should expect to experience. For example, one […]
chemotherapy, hair loss, side effectsSummertime means spending lots of time outdoors. For many, that means soaking up the sun’s rays as much as possible. While the “summer glow” can be something many hope for in the summer months, it may not necessarily be healthy for you. “If you’re exposed to the sun, there is potential for damage,” says […]
The fight against lung cancer has gotten stronger in recent years thanks to advancements in technology and research. While the field has changed so much, there are still a number of misconceptions patients may hear. Learn more about why the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America say these are the things everyone should know. […]
The physical side effects of cancer are often hard to avoid. Helping patients manage and reduce side effects may go a long way in avoiding treatment delays or interruptions and improving their quality of life. Patients don’t want to be on a lot of medications, typically. We listen to patients to understand what they like […]
Cheryl O’Neil, hypnotherapist at weSPARK, created this recording as a stress reduction tool just for our guests. Use this 20 minute guided imagery recording in conjunction with the techniques from the Toolbox Series workshop on Stress Reduction. Breathe and let us know how you’re feeling! One quick note from Cheryl…Please do not use when […]
guided imagery, stress reduction