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December 2001
Staying
Healthy |
| When cancer strikes, patients and families often feel
helpless and out of control. But there are steps you can take to nourish your body and spirit during this physically and emotionally
stressful time. |
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November 2001
Marrow
Donors Can Be Lifesavers |
| Each year, thousands of people develop diseases, such as
leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer and multiple myeloma that are treatable with bone marrow or blood
stem cell transplants. |
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October 2001
Time
to Think About Breast Cancer |
| By age 75, the average woman has a nine percent chance of
developing breast cancer. During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to learn what you can do to increase
your chances of survival. |
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August 2001
Alternative
and Complementary Treatments for Cancer |
| Some cancer patients find that alternative medicines help
in reducing symptoms and promoting a longer survival rate. It is important to consult your physician before beginning any
alternate form of therapy, as it may interfere with other forms of treatment. |
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July 2001
Environmental
Causes of Cancer |
| Between 65 and 85 percent of all cancer deaths in the
United States can be linked to non-inherited or environmental causes. Of these deaths, up to 60 percent can be blamed on voluntary
lifestyle choices, such as smoking, poor nutrition or inactivity. |
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June 2001
Screening
for Prostate Cancer |
| Give the gift of a healthy family this Father’s Day and
learn your risk factors and screening options for prostate cancer. |
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May 2001
Sun
Damage and Skin Cancer |
| The damage done by sun exposure remains long after a suntan
has faded. Cancerous skin conditions can develop years or even decades after excessive exposure. |
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March 2001
Take
the First Step Towards Preventing Colorectal Cancer |
| Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer
death in the United States, but it is quite often preventable through regular check-ups, early screenings and knowledge of the risk factors
for developing this cancer. |
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February 2001
Cancer
Recurrence |
| Fear that cancer may return is always on the minds of survivors.
If cancer returns, it is not considered new cancer, even if it appears in another place of your body. |
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January 2001
January:
Cervical Cancer Month |
| Cervical cancer used to be a common cause of cancer death several
decades ago, but the number of deaths has declined by about 75% since the 1950s. The main reason for this decline is the use of the Pap test,
or Pap smear, for early diagnosis. |
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December 2000
Taking
Care of Care Givers |
| Those who care for cancer patients face many challenges
throughout the course of the illness. The Health Alliance offers a holistic approach to cancer care for our patients and their families. |
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November 2000
Join
the Great American Smokeout |
| Even though more Americans are aware that smoking causes a number
of illnesses, approximately 3 out of 10 still smoke cigarettes. Make your commitment to stop--join the Great American Smokeout. |
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October 2000
Breast
Cancer Prevention with Tamoxifen |
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will
develop breast cancer. Beginning at age 20, women should perform a breast self-examination once a month and receive a clinical breast exam
once a year. Women should begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40, unless instructed otherwise by a doctor. |
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September 2000
Prostate
Cancer in African-Americans |
| African-American men have the world's highest incidence of
prostate cancer--a third higher than white Americans. Because of this high risk, consider being examined before page 50. |
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August 2000
Managing
Eating Problems |
| Try to maintain adequate nutrition by eating healthy foods
before, during and after treatment. If you have been eating a healthy diet before treatments, you will have the reserves to help maintain your
strength. |
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July 2000
Protect
Yourself Against Cervical Cancer |
| Pap smears can detect pre-cancerous cells early, often before
any symptoms. And, the screening is not painful. Protect yourself and year your pap smear. |
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June 2000
Ovarian
Cancer |
| Early detection of ovarian results in a good chance for cure.
Unfortunately, there are usually no early symptoms, so it is often diagnosed at a more advanced and less treatable stage. |
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May 2000
Colorectal
Cancer |
| More than 132,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed
each year; it is the second most common cancer killer in the United States, claiming over 55,000 lives each year. |
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April 2000
Melanoma |
| Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, killing
one person nearly every hour in the U.S. The best way to beat melanoma is to detect it early. |
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March 2000
Coping
After Cancer |
| For many cancer survivors, new coping skills are sometimes
needed to effectively leave worries behind and embrace the future. |
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February 2000
Fighting
Cancer: Genetics and Cancer |
| Family history is one of the most important risk factors for
most common cancers; but only a small proportion of cancer is hereditary. |
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January 2000
Managing
Cancer Pain |
| Pain is one of the greatest fears of cancer patients. The
good news is that caner pain can be effectively controlled in 70 - 90 % of patients. |
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December 1999
Cancer
Facts for Men |
| Knowing about these cancers and how they can be prevented or
detected early can save your life! |
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November 1999
Stem
Cell Transplant |
| Bone marrow/stem cell transplant offers high cure rates for many
cancer patients. |
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September 1999
Prostate
Cancer |
| Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men--one out of
every 10 men will develop it in his lifetime. |
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August 1999
Colorectal
Cancer |
| A clinical trial is one of the final stages of a long and
careful cancer fighting process. Studies are done with cancer patients to find out whether promising treatments are safe and effective. |
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May 1999
Colon
Cancer Treatment in 1999 |
| Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United
States; however, when detected early, it is often curable with today’s array of therapies. |
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April 1999
Fibrocystic
Disease--What Cancer is NOT |
| But for 70 - 80% of these women, the condition characterized by
"lumpy breasts" is commonplace, and fibrocystic breast disease can be termed more of a "condition" than a
"disease." |
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March 1999
Fighting
Cancer and Fatigue |
| A national survey of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy has
drawn attention to a side effect that is often disregarded--fatigue. |
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December 1998
Resources
For Cancer Information |
| Often when someone is diagnosed with cancer, we want to learn
everything we can about it, and everyone should be well informed. |
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July 1998
Bright
Ideas In Sun Safety |
| But while the sun’s rays may keep you warm and lift your
spirits, exposure to them also can lead to skin cancer. |
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June 1998
Living
with and Surviving Cancer |
| Catching cancer early and beginning treatment before cancer
cells begin to spread is essential for improving your odds for survival. |
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May 1998
Making
Good Choices For Good Health |
| The American Cancer Society confirms that scientific evidence
proves that diet and exercise can help prevent cancer and cancer death. |
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April 1998
Cancer
Among African Americans |
| Most Americans realize that cancer is blind when it chooses its
victims, and like any other disease, it can strike anyone at any time. |
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February 1998
Cancer
And Family History |
| The Health Alliance provides numerous cancer screenings and
educational programs for the Cincinnati community. |
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September 1997
What
You Don't Know Can Hurt You |
| Striking one in eleven males in their lifetime, prostate cancer
is the most common cancer among men and the second leading cause of cancer death. |
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August 1997
Relief
of Cancer Pain |
| Cancer may be due to the effects of the cancer itself, or it
could result from treatment methods. |
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July 1997
Melanoma |
| It is true that skin tone and pigmentation play a part in skin
cancer. People who are light-haired, fair-skinned, and blue-eyed are more likely to burn and they have a greater risk for skin cancer.
However, even dark skin can burn and develop skin cancer. |
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If you’d like more information on cancer
care, including information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care
and clinical trials, please contact one of our facilities.
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