Cancer and your mental health: Tips from an expert in oncology and psychiatry
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame. Even those who seem to have great mental health will likely feel rattled after a cancer diagnosis. Adding in a mental illness, a history of unhealthy coping mechanisms or a shaky support system and it can be even more difficult.
The 6 Most Common Types of Hernia
A hernia occurs when a piece of tissue bulges through an area of the body. Types of hernias include those affecting the abdominal wall, thigh, intestine, umbilical cord, and surgical incisions.
Minimally invasive surgery may be good option for people with pancreatic cancer
Minimally invasive surgery works just as well as full-scale open surgery in removing early-stage pancreatic cancers, allowing patients a faster recovery with less infection risk, a new clinical trial has found.
How the gallbladder helps break down fat, why singer Pink lost hers, and how a healthy diet, coffee and vitamin C can help yours
The gallbladder concentrates the liver’s potent digestive juice, known as bile, which helps break down fats.
Researchers discover the mechanism by which tumor cells become resistant to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer
A large number of cancer patients are treated with platinum-based therapy. However, many tumors are capable of developing resistance to treatment. In this study, the researchers examined tumor samples from patients and pre-clinical models of colorectal cancer to better understand the resistance to platinum-based therapy.
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