Kicking Cancer: Understanding The Treatment Process

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.

2014

How To Treat Whooping Cough In Young Children

29 October 2014

Pertussis, also referred to as whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that happens to be very contagious. This infection, characterized by a severe cough, is most commonly seen in young children and adults who have not received the vaccine DTaP or Tdap. If you suspect that your young child has whooping cough, here are a few treatment tips. Antibiotics Since whooping cough is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used to treat it.
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Whether To Seek Emergency Or Urgent Care Treatment For Sports Injuries

29 October 2014

When you are injured while playing sports or working out, you might have questions about what your best treatment option is. Should you go to the emergency room? Should you wait until you can get an appointment with your primary care doctor? Should you just try to tough it out? Many athletes are quite accustomed to suffering minor injuries, and might be tempted to not seek treatment at all. This option poses a risk of improper healing or long healing times, which can be particularly detrimental to someone often engaged in sports.
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