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Category Archives: Guest Blogger: Robyn Stoller
Flights for Cancer Patients at No Cost
Before our cancer “experience”, I had absolutely no idea there existed organizations that fly cancer patients to and from long distance treatments FREE of charge. Fortunately, we learned about the Corporate Angel Network when we needed this service most…. they flew us from Houston, TX to … More
What the Heck is Xerostomia?
Xerostomia (n): Dry mouth. Occurs when the salivary glands do not make enough saliva (spit) to keep the mouth moist. Xerostomia or dry mouth can be a troubling side effect of cancer treatments, especially head and neck radiation. Because saliva is … More
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What the heck is a “Superfood”?
Superfood (n): A term used to describe food with high nutrient or phytochemical content that may confer health benefits, with few properties considered to be negative, such as being high in saturated fats or artificial ingredients, food additives or contaminants. … More
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What the heck is Neutropenia?
Neutropenia (n): “granulocyte disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils, the most important type of white blood cell“.(Wikipedia) White blood cell counts can be determined by a simple blood test. Anyone undergoing cancer treatments will most likely experience some level of neutropenia at … More
Dental Care & Cancer
When someone is first diagnosed with cancer, I can pretty much guarantee that dental care is one of the last things running through their mind. But here’s the dealio (as my daughter always says)… Existing dental problems can worsen … More