Few things in the world are more difficult to hear than, "your child has cancer." The fears, questions, and desperation roll in like a tidal wave. Even if you have not directly experienced these emotions yourself, you can still easily support and come alongside parents dealing with a difficult cancer diagnosis for their child. Practical…
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Celebrities Who Donate to Cancer
Cancer research, awareness, and many forms of treatment rely on the generous donations of thoughtful individuals around the world. Regardless of income, race, health, or other factors, anyone can contribute to curing cancer by giving what they are able, even if it doesn’t seem like much. However, there are those that are financially able to…
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Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Without Using Drugs
Nausea is the feeling of needing to throw up, while vomiting is the act of throwing up ingested food with the pressure of abdominal muscles. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is the feeling of nauseous or the act of vomiting due to the physical and psychological effects of chemotherapy drugs. CINV is categorized into 3…
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Worldwide Cancer Trends
Many people in the United States think that increased exposure to pollution, pesticides, and preservatives has increased the incidence of cancer. However, over the last few decades, the incidence of cancer has been declining in higher-income countries and increasing in poorer countries. Childhood Cancers Cancers that occur in childhood seem to have a different etiology…
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