Carcinoid syndrome is a rare type of cancer. People often ask: why the zebra for carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer awareness? In medical school, students are told, “When you hear hoofbeats, you assume it’s horses, not zebras.” This is analogous to what happens in medicine.
Read MoreThe first couple of months of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused a situation that even as much as 44% of breast cancer survivors had to delay some treatment or care. Surgery was generally performed only for patients in immediate high-risk situations. Others were postponed or even canceled.
Read MoreIt’s November, the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This is the time to wear the purple ribbon and help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in your community. H&B gladly joins this cause.
Read MoreThere are many cancer-related misconceptions out there, especially online. We at H&B know this can be dangerous and harmful for cancer patients. This is why we compiled a short list of the most common myths surrounding cancer.
Read MoreThe global rate of cancer incidence is anticipated to grow considerably over the following decades. This is considered to be a consequence of economic and demographic transitions happening worldwide, but also of our lifestyle choices. Smoking, alcohol misuse, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, and also reproductive and hormonal factors are considered as causes of cancer and main objectives for primary prevention.
Read MoreVarious cancer therapies have side effects that affect a patient’s mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. To reduce, prevent, and treat some of these side-effects, Dr. Singhal recommends Mouthwash Cranberry, an amazing mouthwash by our partner Cleure. For mouth sores, mucositis, or difficulty swallowing due to chemotherapy or radiation, use Healios by Enlivity.
Read MoreWith the rising global weight of cancer, it is not surprising that cancer has become one of the most Googled diseases. But how can patients steer through the jungle of online health information without getting misinformed or even scammed?
Read MoreOctober is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity for increased attention to early detection and treatment. Also, we at H&B want to draw more attention to palliative care of this disease.
Read MoreAmong other awareness raising opportunities, September is also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We at H&B know that more can be done to raise awareness of this terrible illness that is estimated to take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year.
Read MoreSeptember’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to focus our attention on childhood cancer. We at H&B wish to emphasize the importance of life-saving research and join efforts to make a difference for children diagnosed with any type of cancer.
Read MoreFollowing closely after skin cancer, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in males in the United States. Most prostate cancer is quite slow-growing and oftentimes brings about a few to no signs of problems until it is very advanced. H&B joins the cause of raising prostate cancer awareness.
Read MoreThe endocrine system is a system of glands and organs. This is a very precise and sensitive system. When it’s working properly, it’s helping to keep our body fit and healthy. But sadly, the endocrine system can be disrupted by external influence.
Read MoreEnduring chemotherapy treatment is always a challenging time for both patients and caregivers. But, it’s hard to know what to do to support them during such a challenging time. Many of the gifts we buy just don’t seem right, and you want to send a gift that will make a difference in their life at least for a day and encourage them to feel their best.
Read MoreSummer is coming to an end in places in higher altitudes. It’s time to start thinking about preparing our skin for colder weather. Make sure to moisturize, eat lots of foods high in beta-carotene to keep that tan a little longer! We’ll talk about how to protect the sensitive parts of the skin in upcoming months.
There is no one preventive health measure better than immunization. August is named for annual attention to highlight the significance of vaccination for people of all ages. H&B joins the cause, as always!
Some of the ingredients commonly used in beauty products are proven to be a health hazard. There are thousands of chemicals in cosmetic products, many of which are being absorbed into the body. It's virtually impossible to avoid every single one of those synthetic chemicals, but everybody can do their part in reducing the number of toxins one exposes their body to.
Read MoreSummer is almost finished, but this doesn’t mean that the summer-related skin-care challenges are over. Dr. Shyamali Singhal, surgical oncologist and founder of H&B, says that too much sun is proven to be bad for our skin.
Read MoreMany patients living with cancer will experience guilt. While there is increasing awareness given to patients’ experiences as cancer survivors, there is a limited acknowledgment of the survivor’s guilt phenomena. In this article, we’ll talk about it, to raise some awareness on this sensitive issue.
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