Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t ‘Over’ for Me

As told to Jacquelyne Froeber October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was in the produce aisle of the Winn-Dixie when a grown man coughed on me. Loudly. I froze — a ripened tomato in my hand. I felt the weight of it and noted the subtle spray of the cough on its bright red … Read more

Treatment Options for Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the US.  There are several treatment options and the best treatment depends on how far the cancer has progressed. Sometimes, more than one treatment option is combined.  Surgery Polypectomy A special tool is used to detach and remove polyp(s) from the … Read more

THCB Gang Episode 142, Thursday October 31 – The Health Care Blog

THCB Gang Oct 31, 2024 Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday October 31 at 1pm PST 4pm EST are patient advocate Robin Farmanfarmaian (@Robinff3); health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn (@healthythinker); futurist Jeff Goldsmith: and digital health guru Fard Johnmar (@fardj). Yes, it’s the pre-election special on Halloween! You can see the video below live (and … Read more

Intermittent Fasting for Women – HealthyWomen

Medically reviewed by Isabel Smith, M.S., R.N., C.D.N. You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting. There are hundreds of thousands of posts dedicated to the trend on social media, and celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz swear it’s how they maintain their fit physiques. Famous bods aside, the eating pattern has been linked to a … Read more