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7 Cancer Screenings Every Woman Should Consider
February 22, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
Research confirms this fact about cancer: Early detection provides the best chances for a favorable outcome.
More than 7.6 million women are cancer...
Read MoreWhat Colored Support Ribbons Mean in Cancer Fight
February 17, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
Cancer will afflict 41 percent of Americans in our lifetime. More than 15 million are survivors right now.
Because cancer affects our lives in so...
Read More5 Online Resources for Cancer Patients, Families
February 9, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
Information is power when you are taking on cancer.
Knowing the details of the disease and treatment options, and getting support beyond family and...
Read MoreHow Caregivers For Cancer Patients Can Cope
January 31, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
Cancer patients require physical care and emotional support. So do their caregivers.
Family members, friends or companions have lots of...
Read MoreExercise Boosts Your Body During Cancer Treatment
January 24, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
While undergoing treatment for cancer, you need every advantage for the best outcome.
That includes exercising.
Chemotherapy and radiation often zap...
Read MoreCancer Patients Need Emotional Care, Too
January 17, 2017 •Johnson Memorial Health
Besides the physical challenges of treatment, cancer patients also travel an emotional journey.
Fear, anxiety and depression can happen while dealing...
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Having Surgery
November 17, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Having surgery, unless it involves an emergency or is life-threatening, is a significant decision.
Today’s surgical procedures are remarkably safer...
Read MoreHow To Help Yourself Heal After Surgery
November 10, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Surgery can fix lots of health issues – from removing a bad gallbladder to repairing a torn muscle. An operation, however, is only the first step in...
Read MoreAdvances Continue in Fight Against Cancer
October 20, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Though there will be an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases in the U.S. this year, there is hope.
The American Cancer Society notes that nearly...
Read More5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
October 12, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
We are winning the battles in the War on Cancer.
Advanced treatment options are helping cancer patients live longer, and – in many cases – achieve...
Read MoreTake A Walk On The Wild Side Of Good Health
September 20, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Want to fit into a lower jean size? Want to improve your heart? Want to get rid of those blues?
Take a walk, pal.
Seriously, a daily brisk walk can...
Read MoreFall Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At
August 30, 2016 •Johnson Memorial Health
Labor Day Weekend is the official celebration of the American worker. It also signifies the unofficial launch of fall allergy season.
If you live in...
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