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As the population ages, patients diagnosed with cancer often are already dealing with other chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and hypertension. Scientific journals recently have published papers evaluating data collected from other studies to determine the impact of comorbidities on cancer care. A study published in JMIR Cancer … Read more
Introduced to the United States during the Nixon era, acupuncture was initially viewed as a fringe modality in American health care. For two decades, it remained a niche practice, primarily due to language barriers faced by Chinese practitioners. However, as more Americans trained in this ancient art, acupuncture spread and gained acceptance. Steeped in thousands … Read more
A toy that sparks imagination? A book that transports the reader to another world? Finding the perfect gift that meets the unique needs and desires of young cancer patients can be a challenging, yet profoundly rewarding experience. Thoughtfulness, empathy and a bit of creativity are keys to giving a present that brings genuine happiness and … Read more
For Anna Lonon, founder of The Lonon Foundation, the experience behind the nonprofit’s creation was deeply personal. She and her first husband Mike were college sweethearts who met at the University of South Carolina and moved to Charleston after graduation to launch their careers and build a life together. Mike worked as an engineer and … Read more
Brock Borton was just a regular 16-year-old kid at the beginning of February 2023. The Hanahan High School junior lived and breathed baseball and was a healthy, active student. One morning that month, Borton woke up before school feeling terrible, and felt even worse over the course of a week. It was when his left … Read more
The pet gate goes up or demands to “Crate!” do. A new toy gets placed outside the bedroom door, preferably a toy that is stuffed with a long-lasting treat. Or, inexplicably, the family dog is picked up and placed in the yard to confirm that, for the moment, family members do not have paws. Despite … Read more