Bone Cancer in Children
Bone cancers are not uncommon in children and teenagers. These are known as primary cancers. Of course, cancer can start elsewhere in the body too, and then travel to the bones. Those cancers are metastatic cancers, and they’re far more common than primary bone cancer. The two most common types of cancer that originate at […]
Can Cancer Be Prevented?
Many individuals fear a cancer diagnosis for themselves or their loved ones, and want to know whether or not cancer can be prevented. Unfortunately, the answer to this is a bit complicated. While cancer is not just about bad luck and genetics, there is actually no guaranteed or proven way to prevent it (especially because […]
The History of Cancer
Cancer is characterized by out of control growth of abnormal cells. It can affect many parts of the body and ranges in severity. The understanding that we have of cancer today, and the subsequent research and treatment options, come after several hundred years trying to understand it. Mentions of Cancer The earliest evidence of cancer […]
How to Care for a Child with Cancer at Home
There have been many advances in the medical field for cancer patients, which mean better treatment options and monitoring tools. These advances allow for children to spend less time in the hospital while fighting cancer—which also means that more and more care is falling onto the shoulders of parents and other family members. Managing Care […]
What is the Root Cause of Cancer?
There are achievements and progressions made in the field of cancer research all the time, but one of the most prominent theories comes from early in the 1900s. In 1931, German physiologist Dr. Otto Heinrich Warburg received the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his research involving cancer—specifically, Dr. Warburg studied the respiration of […]
Preventing Cancer: Sun Safety
As devastating as skin cancer is, it is also one of the easiest types of cancer to take steps to prevent. Even though the sun helps to produce the vitamin D that your body needs, relying on sun exposure can be dangerous—especially because UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15minutes. Follow […]
Childhood Cancer: How to Help the Parents
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mahak Facility in Iran
Dedicated to helping children and their families cope with the diagnosis of childhood cancer, the Mahak facility in Iran provides a healing environment, specialized medical equipment, and ongoing support for its visitors. The facility was created solely on the basis of donations from compassionate individuals. In fact, several parts of the facility are named after […]