by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 23, 2022 | Research
Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that use the host immune system to fight cancer. The immune system is made up antibodies, white blood cells, and other chemicals and proteins that attack and destroy...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 23, 2022 | Education
BOOST YOUR SUMMER WITH THESE SUPER FOODS, HERBS & SCENTS SOURCE: Kroger.com My Magazine R Blueberries R Herbs R Food Scents Carrot Soup with Ginger and Lemon Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs Roasted Salmon Potato...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 20, 2022 | Education
The Real Rewards of Quitting When a strong craving hits, it can be easy to lose sight of the benefits of quitting. You might lose your focus, but there is no good reason to smoke. Remind yourself of the rewards of quitting to stay on track. Instant Rewards of Quitting...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 20, 2022 | Education
Key Statistics for Childhood Cancers Childhood cancers make up less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. About 10,470 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 20, 2022 | Research
It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing cancer. The list below includes the most-studied known or suspected risk...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 19, 2022 | Research
What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of a woman’s cervix. Two types of cells cover two parts of the cervix. Glandular cells cover the endocervix, which is closest to the uterus. Squamous cells cover the ectocervix, near...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 17, 2022 | Education
About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer in the United States is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity. In 2022, an estimated 287,850...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 16, 2022 | Education
MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANCER Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate. Many people enjoy reuniting with family and friends giving and receiving gifts and celebrating religious traditions during this time. Holiday time may seem like the worst time...
by United Cancer Support Foundation | May 14, 2022 | Education
Over the course of a lifetime, about 1 in 8 American women will develop an invasive form of breast cancer. In 2022, about 287,850 women will be diagnosed with new invasive cases of breast cancer, while 2,710 men will receive the same news. Breast cancer starts when...
