Raising Awareness … By Not Shaving?
As a family-run, web-based organization, No-Shave November has grown tremendously since its beginning in 2009. The Chicagoland Hill family created No-Shave November when their father, Matthew Hill, passed away from colon cancer in 2007.
Oh What a Relief It Is: Milkweed Balm Eases Pain for Marcia Waldon
Marcia Waldon, a nine-month breast cancer survivor, summed up her experience with Milkweed Balm in a few words, “Oh what a relief it is!”
Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Communities of women and men around the world are uniting this month to support their friends and loved ones with breast cancer.
Get Well Basket: Thoughtful Ways to Help a Friend in Need
When a friend is diagnosed with cancer, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. Showing your support through planned visits, practical help and thoughtful gifts can help him or her get through this challenging time and further the healing process.
Milkweed Balm Provides Amazing, Natural Arthritis Pain Relief
LaDonna Lindsey, a 40-year veteran nurse, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2015. She was concerned about the pain and the challenges she faced at work typing patient assessments.
Colors of Cancer Awareness: Go Teal for Ovarian Cancer
According to recent studies, more than 20,000 women each year will develop ovarian cancer. Significantly more than half of those women will die from the disease.
Choose Hope: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
There is nothing quite as devastating as hearing about a child who has cancer. During the month of September, we honor the children and families who are affected by cancer and hope for continued research and cures for these rare diseases.
The Power of Positive Thinking and Pain Relief
As new research and cures become available for cancer patients, prognosis and life expectancy are changing, too. Many patients are anxious to learn about their chances of surviving, while some focus on quality of life issues.
Skin Cancer Scares
During the long days of summer, many people relax by the pool and go on beach vacations, allowing the sun to warm their skin and give it that sought-after glow. However, those that have had skin cancer think about summer quite differently.
Prognosis Not Diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis is frightening and devastating at any age. Hearing those words for the first time would make anyone anxious and worried about the future, and in addition to the initial shock comes the realization that life may change temporarily or long term.
Joints of Cancer
The normal aches and pains that come with aging can slow you down if you let them. Stiff joints and creaky knees can prevent you from making plans and enjoying an active lifestyle.
Mind, Body, Soul
Chemotherapy puts your body under tremendous stress as it works to stop the growth of cancerous cells. During this time, you can become physically and emotionally fragile.