Tag: Cancer Survivors
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Helping Women Reclaim Their Bodies: The Nipple Sisters and Areola Restoration
Changing the Narrative of Recovery Breast cancer can alter more than the body’s silhouette; it can affect a woman’s sense of self. For many survivors, the final milestone in their healing journey is areola restoration—a precise, artful procedure that helps reclaim the body’s wholeness. Enter the Nipple Sisters, Carmelina Baccari and Kacie Rainey, internationally certified…
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Study Identifies New Approach to Protect the Brain During Radiation Therapy
Overview: A New Strategy to Shield the Brain During Radiation Cancer survivors often face cognitive challenges after treatment. In brain cancer, cranial radiation therapy is a standard lifesaving intervention, but it can cause lasting problems with memory, attention, and executive function. A recent experimental study from the University of California, Irvine, led by Munjal Acharya,…
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Impact of head and neck cancer on the income of Italian employees
Overview: Why income matters for head and neck cancer survivors Head and neck (H&N) cancer presents not only life‑changing medical challenges but also significant economic consequences for workers in Italy. While advances in treatment improve survival, many patients experience reduced earnings due to illness, treatment toxicity, and evolving work capabilities. This article summarizes a comprehensive…
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WExercise: A Smartphone App to Boost Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors — Randomized Trial
Overview: Harnessing a smartphone app to promote physical activity in cancer survivorship Cancer survivors often face ongoing physical and psychological challenges that can hinder regular physical activity (PA). In response, researchers developed WExercise, a smartphone app rooted in the Multi-Process Action Control (M-PAC) framework to promote PA among survivors. The study reporting these findings is…
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WExercise App Promotes Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Trial
Overview Cancer survivors face unique health challenges, including fatigue, reduced physical function, and mental distress. Physical activity (PA) is a safe, evidence-based strategy that can mitigate these burdens and improve quality of life. The WExercise app—a smartphone-based program grounded in the multi-process action control (M-PAC) framework—was designed to promote PA among cancer survivors. This randomized…
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WExercise: A Smartphone App to Promote Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors—An RCT
Overview Cancer survivors face ongoing health challenges, with physical activity (PA) firmly established as a safe and beneficial intervention. To address suboptimal PA levels, researchers developed WExercise, a smartphone app grounded in the multi‑process action control (M-PAC) framework. An assessor‑blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) tested whether WExercise could effectively promote PA, improve exercise capacity, and…
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Ride for the Perkins: WA’s MACA Cancer 200 Drives Research
About the MACA Cancer 200 – Ride for Research The MACA Cancer 200 – Ride for Research is Australia’s bold two‑day cycling fundraiser, starting from McCullum Park in South Perth and looping to Hall Park in Mandurah before returning to Optus Stadium. This year, roughly 2,000 riders will tackle 200 kilometres in support of cancer…
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Ride for Perkins: MACA Cancer 200 Funds WA Cancer Research
Raising Hope on the Roads of Western Australia Cancer remains a stark reality for many Australians. An estimated two in five Australians (about 43%) will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85. Against this backdrop, Western Australia hosts a remarkable fundraiser: the MACA Cancer 200 – Ride for Research. On Saturday, October 4, the fourth…
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Nicole Eggert’s Brave Fight Against Breast Cancer
Nicole Eggert, beloved for her role as Summer Quinn on the iconic series *Baywatch*, recently revealed her brave struggle against breast cancer. Diagnosed in December 2023, Eggert’s announcement sent shockwaves through both her fan base and the broader community, highlighting the stark reality of life after fame and the unforeseen challenges that can arise. At…