My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was in junior high school. The cancer was pretty advanced and it meant aggressive treatment, including a full mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. As young as I was, I went to every appointment with her because I wanted to understand the process. After her treatments were finished, I spent months researching what it all meant and how it worked. I've created this site as a way to help others understand it as they watch a loved one undergo cancer treatment. I hope that this blog provides some insight for you in your journey.
Posted on: 9 January 2017
Bathing and showering can often be a very dangerous and difficult task for older individuals or those with disabilities, mostly because of the safety hazards and strain of getting in and out of a slippery bathtub. However, a walk-in tub can actually help you offset a lot of those difficulties and making them much more relaxing and easier for you to bathe. Listed below are three reasons to consider a walk-in tub.
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Posted on: 30 December 2016
Alcohol abuse is something that afflicts millions of families in the United States, and whether it's you or a loved one who is trying to stay sober, recovery can be a long and difficult process. That said, living clean is far from the impossible task that many people think it is. Take a look below at some things you may want to keep in mind if you or someone you care about is thinking about starting the road to recovery.
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Posted on: 21 December 2016
With increasing concern over the use of opioids for acute and chronic pain management, doctors and patients are seeking alternatives to keep pain under control with fewer risks of addiction. In some cases, old drugs used in new ways are providing a suitable alternative to opioid use or can be used in conjunction with current treatments.
Low-Dose Ketamine
Ketamine may be familiar to most people as the street drug "Special K.
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Posted on: 21 November 2016
Most people who have ever gotten a blister know that it is a bubble of fluid under the skin and that it got there because of constant rubbing. However, what you may not know is what the fluid is, and why you should not relieve it if you do not need to. In addition to knowing more about blisters, you should know when you need help from a dermatologist to treat the blisters and how the dermatologist will treat them.
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