Cancer

Surviving and Thriving

Our bloggers are local cancer survivors who will discuss their experiences with cancer, treatment and the toll —both physical and mental — the disease can have on a family.

Tips to Combat Appetite Loss During Cancer Treatment

Living With Cancer Guest Poster

The following post is written by Paula Meeks, registered dietitian with Woman’s Hospital. One of the most common side effects patients feel from their cancer treatments is a loss of or decrease in their appetite. The appetite loss can last for just one or two days after a treatment session, or it may persists throughout your […]

Does Being Obese Cause Colon Cancer?

Weight Loss Guest Poster

The following post was written by Durado Brooks, MD, for the American Cancer Society. Suppose that, during your next doctor’s visit, you look at your medical record and your doctor has written “53- year-old diabetic white female, here today for a check-up.” Would you be bothered by that description? Probably not. Your doctor is just discussing your […]