Category Archives: "Surviving Cancer"
How and When to Screen for Skin Cancer
Do you know what you need to do to screen for skin cancer? If not, this post will help! What Is Skin Cancer? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one out of five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In general, skin cancer is when DNA damage triggers out-of-control growth of […]
7 Warning Signs of Cancer Women Shouldn’t Ignore
Yes, you’re a busy woman and your life can get crazy at times, but there are 7 warning signs of cancer that you simply can’t afford to ignore. Women often prioritize everyone else’s well-being before their own, which is why we wanted to take a moment to remind you that your health is important too. […]
How to Get Rid of Scar Tissue After Cancer Surgery
The surgery is over, but now how do you get rid of that scar tissue? We’re here to help. Scar Tissue After Surgery—Why Does It Form? After any type of procedure where the skin and the tissues underneath it are cut open, the body has to undergo a healing process. This process is quite amazing […]
7 Ways Cancer Treatments Affect Skin, and How to Protect Yourself
October is national breast cancer awareness month, a time when we come together to support women living with cancer and cancer survivors. The good news is that survival rates are improving. The American Cancer Society says that the number of women who died from breast cancer dropped about 40 percent in the past 25 years. […]
