Four things cancer patients should know
Cancer is the biggest risk for human health. Thanks to a huge improvement in better treatments and early detection, more people can survive with cancer. There are four things cancer patients should know to...
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Want to reduce cancer risk? Lose your excess weight!
Though we already know obesity is a big risk factor for cancer, we never thought it could be such a “big” player. Excess weight is expected to become Canada’s second leading preventable cause of...
Vitamin D does not prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease
Many people are or have taken some supplements to prevent cancer, knowing that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and each year millions of people are diagnosed with cancer in the...
Oversleeping increases your risk of getting cancer
Sleeping duration and sleep timing may associate with cancer incidence, according to a recent study published in the journal Sleep. The cohort study recruited 45,984 Canadians aged 35-69. Researchers investigated their self-reported sleep duration...
Sugar and cancer: What you should know
Many people who are obsessed with sweets and dessert are greatly tempted when passing colorful dessert stores although they know that too much sugar consumption brings few health benefits. Don’t hesitate and walk away...
Four factors that affect the survival rate for cancer patients
We all know that it is extremely hard to treat and cure cancer. The survival rate is different in everyone: some people die in a few months after diagnosis of cancer, some have lived for...
Why do healthy people get cancer?
Many people feel unbelievable when suddenly finding themselves getting cancer. The first thought into their mind is that “How can that be? I’m healthy enough without any warnings: good sleeping, nice appetite, and almost...
Emotional responses to cancer
When diagnosed with cancer, patients will generate a series of psychological responses, most of which are negative and discouraging ones. Patients’ attitudes towards cancer have direct impacts on whether they are active enough to...
Tips for cancer patients to manage stress
When you are diagnosed with cancer, you might experience distressful emotion. A good psychological state has a significant impact on promoting patients’ recovery in various aspects. Here are some tips for cancer patients to...
Why does a healthy lifestyle help keep cancer away
Exposure to some harmful substances can increase one’s risk of developing cancers. As a result, people are often told to stay away from these cancer-causing substances, especially tobacco and alcohol. A common cancer question...