Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While melanoma accounts for a small portion of skin cancers, it is actually one of the most common cancers among young adults, especially women. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States during 2020: About 100,350 new melanomas…
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Elizabeth Veneracion was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2017. Two months later, she had her first chemotherapy treatment at UofL Health – James Graham Brown Cancer Center. “I did chemo, then I had surgery and then I had radiation,” she said. Veneracion is doing well now and recently had her first telehealth appointment. “It…
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In my role as an oncology social worker, I often talk to people about the stress of getting a cancer diagnosis, how nothing else they have experienced in life was sufficient to prepare them. The shock of it. The fear of what comes next. The worry for the people in your life. It’s true that…
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Taste and smell changes are common before, during, and after cancer treatment. These changes are often caused by the location of the cancer, chemotherapy or other medications, as well as changes in saliva or tissues in the mouth during certain types of radiation treatment. Many people experience taste or even the desire for certain foods…
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Don’t let cancer stop you from seeing the world. When you have cancer, you may be tempted drop everything to cross a destination off your bucket list or perhaps you need to travel for treatment itself. Here are some tips to ensure you travel safely: Talk to your doctor before you travel. They will let…
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