Green tea for thousands of years has been one of China’s best-kept secrets to good health. This simple, unassuming drink contains lots of immune system boosting antioxidants. According to Web MD, green tea contains eight to ten times the antioxidants as your average fruit or vegetable. That’s an amazing bonus …
Read More »Juliet’s Story (Vascular Compressions, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder)
Hi, I’m Juliet. I’m 26-years-old, and I’m from the UK. I’ve been ill with varying degrees of illness since I was born. However, in the last five years, my conditions have worsened. I have fought tooth and nail for diagnoses which are: vascular compression syndromes (nutcracker, SMAS, & May Thurner) …
Read More »How To Tell If You or Someone You Love Is Having a Stroke
Many Americans today have experienced a stroke, and many remain at risk. Although it is possible for almost anyone to have a stroke, certain risk factors increase the chances of having one. If you or a loved one is at risk, it is vital to know and recognize the symptoms …
Read More »Are You at Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is not the most common cancer in women, but it’s one of the most deadly. The reason ovarian cancer tops the list of most lethal cancers is because it’s usually not diagnosed until it has spread outside the ovaries where it can’t be easily treated. The key to …
Read More »The Do’s and Don’ts of Cancer Kid Gifts
Do you know a child with cancer? Are you wondering what kind of gift to give them? As one who was on the receiving end for quite some time, I’m hoping to give a little insight on giving get-well gifts. There are do’s and don’ts- some are quite obvious, while …
Read More »Colleen’s Story (Breast Cancer)
It began in August of 2013. My faithful pup kept coming and pushing on my right breast, night after night, until one night I got mad, pushed her aside, looked at my husband and said, “Am I dying and I don’t know it!?” Yes, I was, and she had pinpointed …
Read More »Monica’s Story (Breast Cancer)
Hi, I’m Monica, and this is my story. I found a pea-sized lump under my left arm when I was 34 years old. I had no family history of cancer and had never had any health problems. When I found the lump, I went in for a mammogram. They saw …
Read More »Amanda’s Story (Cervical, Breast, and Vulvar Cancer)
Hi, my name is Amanda and this is my story. In June of 2017 at 35-years-old , I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. In June 2017 I had complete genetic testing which came back clear. I have no genetic markers for any type of cancer. However, my grandfather had breast …
Read More »Sophie’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
In January 2018, I attended my pap smear. In February, I was brought in to my local hospital for further testing due to ‘abnormal cells’ found on my smear. A further visual inspection of my cervix was carried out and biopsies were taken from inside my womb. Two MRI scans …
Read More »Devon’s Story (Breast Cancer)
Hi, I’m Devon. I’m 38 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer , er+, Pr+ and her2+, in April 2018. I found my lump myself after experiencing pain on my left side on April 6. I was sent for my first mammogram and an ultra sound on April 13. …
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