CaringBridge is a Powerful Medium #IWSG
It’s the 1st Wednesday of the month again. That’s when I take part in Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group.…
Category: Cancer Information
These articles are filled with information about general cancer topics such as prevention and resources.
R is for: Reframe the problem
I recently decided to reframe the problem of explaining what it’s like to live with cancer, by creating a complicated…
What is the Ring Theory in Cancer Support
This content has been moved to my new website, Facing Cancer with Grace.Here is the image. For more information on…
X-Ray, CT Scan, & MRI
X-RayAn X-ray is the most commonly used imaging scan for most people since it is simple, safe, and low cost.…
Undifferentiated Tumors:
Undifferentiated, A Definition (1)A term used to describe cells or tissues that do not have specialized (“mature”) structures or functions.…
Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic SystemYour lymphatic system is part of your circulatory system AND your immune system. It’s a network of vessels…
Immune System
What is your immune system?The immune system is your first line of defense against infections, both viral and bacterial, as…
Drug Resistant
One of the things we learned early on in Dan’s cancer journey was that even if a treatment worked, eventually,…
Biopsy
I recently went to the dermatologist for a full exam. As a bonus, she removed a small lump that I’ve…
Asymptomatic
The earlier cancer is detected, the more easily and effectively it can be treated. Asymptomatic, or “quiet” cancer often spreads,…