Skin cancer is on the rise among older adults, according to the American Cancer Society. More adults over age 55 than ever before are being diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Experts think that this may be due to the increased use of tanning beds among older generations, or it may […]
Do you have an older loved one who has been recently diagnosed with cancer? If so, you are facing a tough question: is it better to treat the cancer, or use a “wait and watch” approach in an attempt to avoid treatment that could be debilitating because of your loved one’s age? If you’re unsure […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I’m sure you’ve noticed a lot of pink ribbons and fundraising walks around town to celebrate survivors and give support to women undergoing treatment for the disease! However, breast cancer awareness is more than just charity walks and ribbons. Did you know that breast cancer is the leading […]
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good reason to bring up an important health topic that many men shy away from. Prostate cancer screening is in the news a lot, and you may have heard a little about the debate over whether screening for prostate cancer using the PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) […]