Childhood cancer (also called pediatric cancer) typically means a cancer that is found in children and teens, and sometimes young adults. It is not just one disease. There are many types, which can be found in different places throughout the body. The cancer types that occur most…
Continue Reading→September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the 4th most common cancer worldwide. It is the 2nd most common cancer in men. The number of people diagnosed with prostate cancer will more than double worldwide over the next 2 decades, from 1.4 million in 2020 to…
Continue Reading→Understanding Appendix Cancer
Appendix cancer, though rare, is a serious condition that affects the small organ connected to the large intestine, called the appendix. Unlike more common cancers, such as those affecting the lungs or colon, appendix cancer accounts for less than 1% of all gastrointestinal cancers. Awareness and early detection…
Continue Reading→July is Bone and Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month
July is Bone and Sarcome Cancer Awareness Month Bone cancer is often a result of metastasis, which is when a cancer from another part of the body has spread to the bone. There are also primary cancers of the bone, however is relatively uncommon. In 2024, approximately 13,590 cases…
Continue Reading→May is Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month Non-melanoma skin cancer: Non-melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are non-melanoma skin cancers, are the most common…
Continue Reading→Cancer Exercise History | Exercise as Therapy to Improve Outcomes
VIDEO: Cancer Exercise and Exercise as Therapy to Improve Outcomes https://youtu.be/XhtYO220sXY?si=jCCHmi1JMWmgPPNi From Cancer to Sepsis: Exercise as an immunoregulatory therapy to improve disease outcomes Speaker: Graeme Koelwyn, PhD Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University in Vancouver Host: Meihong Deng, MD Associate Professor, Institute…
Continue Reading→How Does Exercise Minimize Cancer Treatment Side-Effects?
How Does Exercise Minimize Cancer Treatment Side-Effects? Exercise can play a significant role in minimizing the side effects of cancer treatment in several ways: Reduced Fatigue: Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy often cause fatigue. Regular exercise has been shown to improve energy levels and reduce…
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