Cancer

Chemotherapy and Radiation: How to best prepare yourself?

Oct 1, 2024 • 1 Like

Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for cancer can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time patients. These treatments aim to target cancer cells, but they also come with side effects that can...

Cancer

Cancer-related Fatigue: Everything you need to know!

May 3, 2024 • 3 Likes

According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that over 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the US in 2024.Fatigue is the most widespread symptom among cancer patients and...

Cancer

Cancer: How to go on vacation while undergoing treatment?

Feb 4, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

The American Cancer Society estimates that 1.9 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in the 2022, equivalent to 5,250 new cases detected per day. Fortunately, tremendous strides have been...

Breast cancer

Breast self-evaluation (BSE): A means of early breast cancer detection

Dec 20, 2021 • 1 Like

Breast cancer is the most common and deadliest cancer in women. 1 in 8 women is likely to develop it in her lifetime. However, the mortality rate is decreasing year by year, thanks to improved...

Breast cancer

Breast cancer: How to be comfortable in your clothes while in treatment?

Oct 4, 2021 • 3 Likes

Not only is breast cancer treatment hard on your physical health, but it can also take a toll on your mental health. Breast cancer patients often mention losing a sense of themselves and their...

Cancer

The History of Cancer: Everything there is to know!

Feb 22, 2021

One of the leading causes of death in the US, cancer develops from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, which can take over and destroy normal body tissue.But what do we know about...

Cancer

Beauty Tips to Fight against Breast Cancer!

Jan 19, 2021

The ability to feel like yourself can be one of the most effective treatments of all. That's why, when fighting breast cancer, it is really important to be able to maintain some of your old habits,...

Cancer

Cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Feb 25, 2020 • 1 comment

Our members affected by cancer have told the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations, relationships with their doctors.

Cancer

Cancer Treatments: Biotherapy and Immunotherapy

Nov 22, 2019

What is biologic therapy? How can it help treat cancer? What does it mean when a doctor talks about immunotherapy? At what point during treatment and under what conditions should a patient be given...

Breast cancer

Breast Cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Jun 25, 2019 • 1 Like • 6 comments

33% of responding members said they were "horrified" when they received their breast cancer diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their breast cancer diagnosis and share your...

Breast cancer

Heightened Cancer Risk In Tall People Down To Number Of Cells: Study

Oct 26, 2018

Taller people have a higher risk of cancer "hard wired" into them partly because they have more cells for the disease to target, a study claimed Wednesday.   Researchers in the US examined...

Breast cancer

These 6 Habits May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Oct 2, 2018 • 3 comments

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the U.S. [It affects] almost 85 of every 100,000 Americans, according to recent data from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for...