Open this photo in gallery: Farrah Khan and Kristyn Wong-Tam have a son, now 4, thanks to in vitro fertilization. A frozen supply of embryos could have given him a sibling, but a cancer diagnosis threw a wrench in those plans.Eden Graham Farrah Khan, executive director at Action Canada, is currently on medical leave. “Do … Read more
Overall, cancer mortality in the United States has declined over the past few decades. But there are some exceptions. Deaths from endometrial cancer, for instance, have increased over the past 20 years, prompting efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment, especially in early stages of the disease. However, recent evidence suggests that some patients with early-stage … Read more
Let’s face it, February adds undue pressure on couples around the world, including (but not limited to) how to make a relationship work (that is after you’ve decided what stage your relationship is at; our apologies if your partner thought it was a situationship), analysing if it will stand the test of time and, in … Read more
While most of the media did not quibble with the palace’s decision not to be more forthcoming about the exact nature of Charles’ affliction, the Times sounded a warning note, saying: “This strategy … runs the risk of leaving many people to assume that the king’s condition is more sinister than the palace is letting … Read more
Over the past half a century, the incidence of cancer has risen strikingly and this dreaded disease has become far more common than it was then. The annual global cancers amount to a staggering 18.1 million new cases annually (GLOBOCAN 2018). How to identify and manage the early signs of pancreatic cancer? (Photo by Yahoo) … Read more
The aftermath of a cancer diagnosis and treatment journey can leave an indelible mark on survivors and their loved ones where caring for a loved one with cancer is a challenging journey that demands emotional strength and physical endurance but unfortunately, in the process of caregiving, caregivers often neglect their own physical and mental health … Read more