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African American men are 60% more likely to develop prostate cancer compared with Caucasian men and are nearly 2.5 times as likely to die from the disease. Get the facts at http://tinyurl.com/2u57k6x Prostate
Cancer
Foundation
Diet and lifestyle modifications have shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer progression, and help men with prostate cancer live longer, better lives. Check out the Nutrition, Exercise and Prostate Cancer guide. http://tinyurl.com/24w5c2d Prostate
Cancer
Foundation
Ask a specialist for a "Standard of care" letter to your primary oncologist for the next treatment options. Example: after radiation failed, my mom's specialist made a case for chemotherapy that my mom's primary doctor thought would not work. It bought my mom another six months so she could eventually find a clinical trial that, in fact, did work - that was 4 years ago. Carol
Supporter / Caregiver
Cancer (Lymphoma)
Keeping mentally and emotionally stimulated is key for Alzheimer's patents. One way to stimulate their minds and hearts after the onset of Alzheimer's is through music. Check out this link talking about the effects of music on the prefrontal cortex. http://www.findingdulcinea.com/Why-Music-Matters-For-Alzheimer-s-Patients.html Dane
Supporter / Caregiver
Alzheimer's Disease
AYA's are less likely to enroll in clinical trials than children or adults due to inadequate health insurance, lack of referrals and many clinicians don't know of AYA trials. AYA participation is crucial to finding effective therapies. Several comprehensive cancer centers, university medical centers, and pediatric centers, support AYA trials. SeventyK
Supporter / Caregiver
Cancer
If you're female, you can often be misdiagnosed when it comes to a heart attack or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). As one study reports, you might not even feel chest pain while still feeling fatigue, nausea, indigestion, and shortness of breath. Make sure to get gender-specific treatment. http://living.health.com/2008/04/18/keep-your-heart-healthy genepria
Supporter / Caregiver
Heart Disease (Cardiac Arrest)
I've found that one of the most difficult things is maintaining healthy body weight while taking my prescribed insulin. I found an article that helps eat good, tasty foods and worry less about insulin induced weight gain. I also paired that with an exercise routine: http:/www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027 Stephen
Patient
Diabetes (Type 1)
There is a 10 step guide to finding clinical trials. We researched here, and found one to recommend for my Dad to his oncologist. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/finding/treatment-trial-guide weSPARK Support Center
Supporter / Caregiver
Cancer
Fertility Preservation for AYA Cancers - For Men 15-39, frequent cause of impaired fertility is chemotherapy or radiation damage to sperm. Female survivors may be impaired by treatment that damages immature eggs, affects hormonal balance, or injures reproductive organs. Fertility guidelines: http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/011111/page5 SeventyK
Supporter / Caregiver
Cancer
For ALL cancers, it is not widely know that the National Cancer Institute has a bilingual help line at 1-800-4-Cancer. It is a fantastic resource! http://www.cancer.gov/help My Bridge 4 Life
Supporter / Caregiver
Cancer
Alzheimer's disease. Although there is still no cure for Alzheimer's, I've found that early detection makes it much easier for both the patient and their family. http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp Condor
Supporter / Caregiver
Alzheimer's Disease
 
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