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  Does this sound like you or someone you know? You have difficulty controlling your anger; People push your buttons and make you angry; You and your spouse/partner fight frequently; Your fighting is hurtful and unproductive; You struggle with depression, anxiety, fear or worry; You don’t speak up for fear of making matters worse, then […]

“Where’s the beef” that’s loaded with everything from hormones to antibiotics? A recently released Harvard University study revealed that “eating a single serving of red meat per day might increase the risk of early death by 13 percent”. Ranchers have been feeding antibiotics to the animals we eat for decades. Small doses of antibiotics administered […]

Mary Jenkins is the President and CEO of Christians Overcoming Cancer. COC was formed in October 2006 while Mary was in active treatment for stage III breast cancer. COC is passionate about helping cancer patients succeed on their road to recovery through awareness, emotional support and financial relief services. This group is focused on education […]

Jeff and Maribeth Bevis know what being a caregiver is all about. They’ve both been on the front lines caring for a loved one, and–as a family–still are in the process of caregiving. Based on a combination of dedication and experience, Jeff’s position as president and CEO of FirstLight HomeCare is more than just business. […]

Sleep apnea is believed to affect at least 1 out of every 200 Americans; 70 to 90 percent are men, mostly middle-aged. But the condition can afflict both men or women at any age. People with this disorder actually may stop breathing while asleep – even hundreds of times – without being aware of the […]

My very special guest is my good friend Kathryn Raaker, star of radio (including just having joined W4CY) and television on shows such as Born B4 64, Let’s Just Talk, and The Chef You and I. Through her extensive experience in broadcasting, Kathryn has always strived to improve the lives of her viewers and listeners. […]

There are so many patient-based decisions that have to be made by not only the cancer patient and their family, but the oncology medical treatment team. These decisions should not be based on age, but the age of the patient may impact their quality and even the length of their life. For example, I know […]

Is a patient’s weight a factor in cancer screening? Amazingly, statistics seem to say so, along with race and gender. In cervical cancer screening, increased weight has consistently been associated with lower rates of Pap screening. In contrast, prostate cancer screening levels were consistently shown to increase with weight. In three of four studies obese […]

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community make up about 10 percent of the population who may experience barriers to care and healthcare professional discrimination, personal attitudes, and perceptions. Cancer issues in the LGBT community include: more likely to smoke than general population, not having a Pap smear, less likely to have a mammography, […]