Managing side effects like chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), can be challenging and painful. This condition affects up to 60% of people receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy and can significantly impact quality of life. But what if there was a simple, non-invasive way to potentially reducen CIPN symptoms? Enter the Quell device.
Read MorePracticing self-care is an absolute must for everybody. Now that summer is approaching, incorporating self-care into our daily routines has become a little bit easier. But, in stressful or challenging times, our previously adopted self-care strategies can prove ineffective. New situations sometimes require new solutions.
Read MoreIt is important to apply sunscreen during these summer days to prevent skin damage, but the sun can also damage your hair. If your hair has prolonged exposure to the sun, UVA and UVB rays can damage the outside cover of the hair strand.
Exposure to direct sunlight not only damages the hair cuticle but also breaks down keratin – a natural protein found in hair.
Read MoreBetween 8% and 18% of cancer patients have diabetes, a chronic condition that impacts the ability to regulate blood sugar levels. For many patients, diabetes management takes a backseat to cancer treatment. Managing your blood sugar levels can help your overall health.
Read MoreSarcoma is still considered to be the “forgotten cancer.” Efforts to encourage research and drug development are made more challenging due to a lack of awareness and understanding. During Sarcoma Awareness Month we at H&B aim to further highlight the extraordinary challenges that sarcoma patients face.
Read MoreCancer is one of the most critical health problems worldwide today. Studies by different researchers have shown that disease can reduce people's ability to self-care. Throughout her career as a surgical oncologist, Dr. Shymali Singhal, founder of H&B, has had the opportunity to see many women fight hard not to lose themselves to the various pieces of their lives.
Read MoreCosmetics include a wide range of products. Some of these can cause health problems in some people, such as skin or eye irritation or allergic reactions. These types of problems are usually short-term. The laws governing cosmetics and personal care products are limited. Some carcinogens, such as formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, are common in personal care products.
Read MoreThe goal of International Men's Health Week is to raise awareness of male health issues on a global level and to encourage institutions to develop health policies and services that meet the specific needs of men and boys.
Read MoreVaccines are used to help a person’s immune system recognize and protect the body against infections. Vaccines are now available to help protect against COVID-19. Here we’ll discuss some of the questions people with cancer might have about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Read MoreNational Cancer Research Month is marked each May, and it recognizes the importance of cancer research and the contributions of researchers, physician-scientists, survivors, and patient advocates across the United States.
Read MoreH&B joins the cause of raising awareness. Some months are marked for more than one cancer; May is one of such months. Along with bladder cancer, which we talked about in the previous blog, May is also brain cancer awareness month, and melanoma and skin cancer awareness month.
Read MoreBladder Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated every year in May. About 5% of all new cancer cases happen to be bladder cancers. It is the only one among the top 10 cancers whose outcome prognosis is progressively getting worse! You can help H&B raise awareness of the disease by using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Read MoreFor many cancer patients, the love they get from their pets as they go through the treatment and recovery can be very valuable. Pets can be a wonderful source of comfort and companionship during cancer treatment. Studies have shown that pet therapy can often have many benefits for cancer patients during chemotherapy.
Read MoreMindfulness is being adopted frequently in different aspects of cancer control. The advantages of mindfulness practices are being followed to handle the adverse effects of treatment.
Read MoreThere is a growing need to discuss cancer health inequities in the United States. We at H&B believe that no one should be disadvantaged in their struggle against cancer because of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live.
Read MoreApril is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so H&B uses this perfect opportunity to raise awareness for men and boys about this disease and help them learn more about testicular cancer.
Read MoreSmoking is the number one cause of cancer in the world. Our bodies are designed to deal with some damage, but they often can’t cope with the number of harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke. Smoking can be part of one’s routine, which can make it hard to break. But, luckily, help is obtainable.
Read MoreBreast cancer occurs largely in women, but men can also get it. It’s less known in the general public that men also have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer. Although it is pretty rare, men can also get breast cancer. Learn about the symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk.
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