Cancer Awareness
Can Persistent Diarrhea Be a Sign of Pancreatic Cancer?
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team Persistent diarrhea can occur with pancreatic cancer, but diarrhea alone is much more likely to have another cause…. Continue Reading
Chondroma: A Usually Benign Tumor of Cartilage
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team A chondroma is a rare, slow-growing, usually benign tumor made of cartilage. It can develop in or on… Continue Reading
How Long Do Biopsy Results Take? Typical Waiting Times and Delays
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team Most routine biopsy results are available within a few days to about one or two weeks. Some arrive… Continue Reading
Can Biting Your Nails Cause Cancer?
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team No—nail biting is not known to cause cancer. Current medical evidence does not identify biting your fingernails as… Continue Reading
Malignant vs. Metastatic Cancer: The Difference That Matters
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team Malignant means cancerous; metastatic means the cancer has spread from where it began to a distant part of… Continue Reading
Hyperplasia vs. Dysplasia: How Abnormal Cell Changes Differ
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team Hyperplasia means a tissue has more cells than usual, but those cells generally still look normal under a… Continue Reading
Neck Pain Around a Chemo Port: Normal Soreness or a Complication?
By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team Mild neck soreness can be normal for a few days after a chemo port is placed, especially near… Continue Reading
What Patients Should Know Before Starting Prostate Cancer Treatment
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can bring a lot of information and important decisions all at once. Patients may hear about surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy,… Continue Reading
Understanding CAR T Therapy: A Patient-Friendly Guide
If you’ve been told a blood cancer isn’t responding to treatment, or it’s come back after seeming to go away, you’ve probably heard your doctor… Continue Reading
How Salto Health Solves The Cancer Support Gap: Why “Let Me Know If You Need Anything” Isn’t Enough
Learning that a loved one has cancer typically triggers strong feelings of both compassion and confusion. You want to help by providing comfort and care,… Continue Reading
