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Any terminal illness is a devastating diagnosis for the individual, family and friends. Terminal cancer, or end-stage cancer, refers to incurable cancer. Often, this means making someone as comfortable as they can be as they prepare for the end of their life. At the same time, it’s important to note that a terminal cancer diagnosis may involve varying life expectancies. It may depend on the type of cancer, their health status, other health conditions and more. For instance, many...

It may often seem like everything we use or eat has a cancer warning these days. And while, in some cases, cancer may be caused by unpreventable factors, like genetics, we can do a few things to reduce our risk of developing cancer. This article looks at tips to help prevent cancer, the signs and treatment options like Ibrance a medication commonly used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer. A healthy weight may decrease your cancer...

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric stomach cancer or gastric cancer, is when malignant cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. The causes behind stomach cancer development have a lot to do with a person’s age, their diet and if they have a stomach disease like gastric polyps or chronic gastritis. This article looks at the warning signs, symptoms and treatment options like Ayvakit (avapritinib), a prescription medication used for the treatment of adults with unresectable or...

Hemorrhoids suck. Really, they do, and if you’re reading this, you can probably relate to how bad they can be. They are painful and bloody. According to the National Institute of Health, about 1 in 20 Americans have hemorrhoids, and half of adults over the age of 50 have hemorrhoids. Since they are so common, there must be a way to remove them. So how exactly can you get rid of them? How are they removed? In this blog,...