Articles about Oncology
Breast cancer can be exhausting, and the toll of navigating the ins and outs of what insurance may or may not cover can overwhelm patients to a point where they may miss out on resources available to them. Alala is here to help. Pronounced a-lay-la, it’s a Greek war cry that embodies the company’s objective … Read more
When Raquel first began intensive cancer treatment, she wanted to focus all her energy on her treatment, but she quickly found herself facing a side effect she didn’t expect. “My anxiety was as real and tangible as nausea and tiredness. Focusing on my breath slowed my fearful thoughts and distracted me from physical pain often. … Read more
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system is a rare and possibly fatal inflammatory disease that affects a person’s brain and spinal cord. According to the National Institutes of Health, without “prompt recognition and therapy,” the disease, which affects fewer than 5,000 people in the United States, can be a killer. Pam Greenberg, who was … Read more
With tears of thankfulness and surprise, 32-year-old Sarah Pieper and her family were recently treated to a red-carpet celebration and caregiver reunion at Trident Medical Center. For the mother of three, which includes her healthy infant son, the day was in doubt seven months earlier. It was at that time she was eight weeks pregnant … Read more
According to some people, I’m not supposed to be worried about my looks right now. I’m supposed to focus on my health. I’m supposed to be grateful that I’ve survived my cancer diagnosis and treatment so far. To care about my looks is just vain and ungrateful, isn’t it? But here’s the thing: I remember, … Read more
(Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a three-part series of articles on kidney transplants, kidney health and disease prevention. In her early 50s, the writer learned that she had only one functional kidney; she was also diagnosed with kidney disease that was the result of overuse of over the counter ibuprofen. She had … Read more