Preventing Liver Cancer
During the month of October, liver cancer tends to get overshadowed by breast cancer awareness. Nevertheless, there are over 35,600 people that will be diagnosed with this type of cancer in 2015 and the numbers are steadily increasing. Despite this increase, it is estimated that nearly one-third of liver cancers in the US can be […]
Lessons on Living Well with Survivors
Working with patients teaches you deeper lessons, ones in which can be thought about and applied to our everyday lives. Here are a few: Exercise does not have to be a chore Use the time, even if it is just 15 minutes, to engage your body in something you love to do. Exercise often […]
National Mammography Day
You already know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you know that today is National Mammography Day? Every third Friday of October is designated as national mammography day, which is used as a reminder for women to schedule their annual mammograms to help detect breast cancer early.
Stop the Inflammation
Inflammation is our body’s normal reaction to protect ourselves from things that might harm us. The swelling around a wound is part of how our immune system promotes healing. Occasional inflammation is a sign that our immune system is working properly to respond to infection and injury. Chronic inflammation is a sign that something is […]
Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: What is it?
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious and devastating long-term side effect of radiation therapy. The definition of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw has changed throughout the years and remains unclear given our limited knowledge of ORN. Nonetheless, currently, most consider ORN a condition characterized by the presence of exposed bone, which fails to heal after high-dose radiation […]
What to Know About Thyroid Cancer
September has been recognized as thyroid cancer awareness month since 2000. Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland at the front of the neck. The thyroid secretes hormones that help regulate many body functions including the brain, eyes, heart, skin, hair, the intestine, and our metabolism. Whether you are a thyroid cancer survivor or you know […]
Prostate Cancer Awareness
In honor of prostate cancer awareness month, Savor Health (formerly Meals to Heal) salutes all of the men who have been touched by this disease. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, nearly 242,000 men in the Unites States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. In fact, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin […]
Papaya’s Health Benefits
People seem to have a love/hate relationship with papayas. When ripe, their soft and creamy flesh is the color of a tropical sunset – the love. And, when ripe, they exude a somewhat musky smell mixed with a sweetness that leaves the taster wondering if they like it or not – the possible hate. And […]
2 Ways to Enjoy Papaya
Papaya is one of those foods that often slips under the radar. Unless you’re on a tropical vacation (here’s to hoping) you probably don’t eat this tasty fruit very often, which is a shame since it’s packed with fiber, vitamin C, folate, and carotenoids (which turn into vitamin A in the body). If you are […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is designated as the National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to honor those who are battling or have battled this disease. Ovarian cancer is also know as the “silent killer” due to the lack of visible symptoms. This means that most women are not diagnosed until the disease has begun to […]