Sobha Akkar, B.S.N., RN, OCN, is an oncology nurse at City of Hope who has been nominated for the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing. Her dedication to her patients and their families has earned her numerous Daisy nominations and awards. Sobha’s healing regimen includes practicing and preaching meditation, which helps her develop her innate…
Pancreatic cancer is a rare but deadly disease that is often diagnosed in later stages because it does not cause symptoms in its early stages. According to Nebraska Medicine, an estimated 62,210 new cases of pancreatic cancer were diagnosed in the US in 2022, making it the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the country….
Mouth cancer is a type of cancer that affects any part of the mouth. It can be a devastating disease that significantly affects a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, these types of cancers are on the rise, and the biggest risk factors are alcohol and cigarette use. However, not only smokers but also people who…
A Montcalm County man who battled testicular cancer is now helping others with the emotional toll of the disease. Oryan Wetherington created ‘The Big O Foundation’ to help cancer patients in Montcalm County with mental health therapy, monetary support, and scholarships. The foundation hosts an annual ‘Kicking Cancer with Oryan’ golf fundraiser, which has raised…
Your smartphone can help you manage and improve many aspects of your health, and these are the best apps for the job. If you’re busy, it doesn’t mean that you should stop prioritizing your health and well-being. It’s essential to eat healthy meals, get enough sleep, and check in on your mental health from time…
Ms Kwa Lay Teng, a breast cancer survivor, shares her emotional journey and coping strategies after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 25. She had to induce menopause as her hormones fuelled her cancer, a rude shock to her dreams of raising a family of five with her husband. Almost two years…
The Celtic Club of Ohio honored those who have lost their lives to cancer during the 14th annual Celtic Club Fights Cancer campaign Friday afternoon by hanging long lines of bras across a Barberton bridge to spread awareness. Originally honoring those with breast cancer, the club began hanging bras on a bridge in Kent in…
Residents of the 29th and Grove area in Wichita, Kansas are concerned about their health after the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) held a public meeting about groundwater contamination from a toxic train spill that happened sometime in the 1970s or ’80s. The KDHE Environmental Health Officer, Farah Ahmed, reported that a recent…
A mother and son from Fenton, Michigan are fighting cancer together. Karen Scott was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma 13 years ago, and unfortunately, a mutated gene she passed on to her son led to his diagnosis. Drake just celebrated his 16th birthday on May 6 and was admitted to the hospital on the same day….
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the start of a phase I clinical trial for a potential universal flu vaccine, which uses mRNA technology. The candidate was developed by researchers at the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center. The experimental shot will be compared to a typical…