US Congress has assigned July 15, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. We at H&B recognize the challenges confronted by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and we value the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers that are working hard to improve the condition of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients.
Choosing a gift for a cancer patient can be a daunting experience. What to give to someone we love and care about? How do we show we care, while avoiding a possible mistake, such as picking a gift that too overtly reminds patients of their disease. We’ll talk about this in this blog.
Read MoreJuly is recognized as UV Safety Awareness Month. Dr. Shyamali Singhal, surgical oncologist and founder of H&B, says it is also important to remember to protect our skin throughout the whole year. According to some studies, even just one blistering sunburn during childhood can double the chances of developing melanoma later in life.
Read MoreAs we see the number of COVID-19 cases starting to decrease worldwide, hospitals are preparing for the event of a new and different medical crisis. Throughout the pandemic, while U.S. hospitals and the overall health care system was pushed to its limit, many procedures and appointments were postponed or canceled altogether—some because of federal guidelines, others by patients’ own choice or other factors.
Read MoreEvery year more than an estimated 1.8 million people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer always takes its toll on patients’ looks, not necessarily in the form of the disease itself but in the side-effects of treatment. “It is vital for people to know that there are various things that they can do to fight these side effects,” says Dr. Singhal.
Read MoreIf you've ever had mouth sores open, superficial sores in your mouth, and taken a gulp of lemonade, you know how surprisingly painful canker sores can be. About 20% of people throughout the world will get chronic mouth ulcers. Those are known as aphthous ulcers.
Read MoreWhen the body is challenged by various pathogens, the inherent immune system initiates a series of actions to recognize the specific molecules and uprise a defense against the intruders. When it comes to cancer immunotherapy, much of the focus has been on the adaptive immune system, especially the T cell that is able to precisely target and eradicate tumor cells. This is why it’s so important to raise awareness of immunotherapy.
Read MoreRestrictions are starting to lift throughout the world. One of the most common quarantine skin problems is an increase in skin breakouts and acne. The stress of self-isolation through a pandemic can show up in the form of bad blemishes, says, Dr. Singhal.
Read MoreIt's definitely time to start thinking about spring. The chances of going to faraway countries are not high with the quarantine still going on, but this time of year gives us much to look ahead to. While we might be psychologically ready to move from winter to spring, our hair could require a little help.
Read MoreOur mouth is the gateway to our overall health and wellness. So many issues that we might experience can be linked back to our oral health. It’s important to keep that in mind. But, just the sheer number of options we have when buying a tube of toothpaste can be overwhelming.
Read MoreAs we dive deeper into this quarantine, we may start to feel anxious, bored and restless. With news of the COVID-19 virus coming at us from all directions, anxiety is running high, and it's important to stay mindful of self-care. Let’s explore how to do that.
Read MoreQuarantine is a tasking experience for everybody, and this can prove itself to be true much more so for the cancer patients. Managing life is hard as it is for cancer patients, especially those undergoing some sort of cancer treatment.
Read MoreWith coronavirus gaining momentum all around the world, more and more people are becoming aware of how important is to self-isolate and wear protection when in contact with people. But prolonged contact with latex in latex gloves can cause some skin and nail problems. In this blog, we discuss some of those issues, and how to avoid and reduce them.
Read MoreThe road to breast reconstruction starts following the diagnosis of breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women in America will develop breast cancer in their life. Coping with body image is an age-old tradition for women. The loss of a woman's breasts to cancer can affect her self-esteem, her sex drive, and just how she feels about herself as a woman.
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus. H&B understands that this is a very challenging time for everyone. The symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a new continuous cough, high temperature, overall sense of weakness. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Read MoreSome of the chemicals utilized in make-up are associated with long term risk of destructive diseases like cancer. It’s against the law for a cosmetic to include any component that makes the product dangerous if buyers apply it according to directions on the label or in the common or assumed way. The solution here is to be attentive to toxic components and where your cosmetic products are sourced from as laws vary throughout the world.
Read MoreNails are made by living stem cells. Stem cells are a rapidly dividing kind of cells. Nails are very susceptible to damage caused by chemotherapy. These changes can be prevented and treated. Polybalm is the only natural nail solution to be scientifically designed, developed and assessed in a major government-backed randomized double-blind controlled trial (RCT).
Read MoreHealth insurance is a contract. Protection policies are partly ruled by contract law. Patient or their business accepts to pay a set premium, partake in cost-sharing, such as salary write-offs, co-pays, and deductibles, and regard the contract guidelines. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a law about health care. Colloquially people call it “health care reform” or the "ACA." This law passed in March 2010, and it replaced several health insurance rules in the United States.
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