Lindsey MorrisWhen you think about cancer treatment side effects, a few things probably come to mind; nausea, vomiting, hair loss, weakened immune system, but what about lymphedema? Lymphedema...
When you think of cancer care, do feeding tubes come to mind? They most likely do not, but they are essential for many patients who are undergoing treatment for head and neck...
If you were to look at a map of Georgia and ask to point out the area that you believe has the highest rates of prostate cancer mortality, would you point out the CSRA? “We are...
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death, in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 60% of adult smokers...
Chris CurryFollowing a cancer diagnosis, it’s not unusual for individuals to research ways to boost immunity. Oftentimes, patients will head to the pharmacy and purchase an over the counter...
Some consumers these days make a huge deal that organic foods are better than non-organic foods. But that is not entirely true. First off, what is organic? Organic foods are foods...
Augusta University HealthIt is a key ingredient for a healthy life. But, chemotherapy and other treatment options for cancer can make quite an impact on a patient’s dietary and nutrition needs. And, while...
Juicing is a longstanding trend in dieting that has only gained popularity over years. In short, it involves taking fruits and vegetables and crushing, pulverizing, or squeezing...
Lung cancer is the second leading cause of death in both men and women. Augusta University Health offers a lung cancer screening program to help detect lung cancer earlier. This...
Augusta University HealthNo type of cancer affects more people than skin cancer — one in five Americans will develop it by the time they’re 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The silver lining...