Communication, not silence, is golden for men battling prostate cancer (BPT) – For the nearly 3 million American men fighting prostate cancer, and the thousands more yet to be diagnosed, silence is not golden. Men who speak up about their disease — to their doctors, loved ones and community — can get the help they…
The key to good caregiving: A healthy caregiver (BPT) – It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the vast majority, the deeply personal responsibility of caring for a loved one with a devastating disease constitutes a “labor of love,” but caregiving can…
Freedom is not free: Remembering our soldiers’ sacrifices this Veterans Day (BPT) – When U.S. Navy Lt. John McGrath took off on his 178th mission over North Vietnam at the age of 27, he had no idea it would end his life as a free man for more than six years. His plane was struck…
Immunotherapy Medicine May Offer Hope to People Affected by Lung Cancer (BPT) – “You have lung cancer.” Those are four words no one ever wants to hear. But this year, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 224,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease.1 It’s one of the most common…
Shared experiences and support can help people manage type 2 diabetes (BPT) – Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and most (90-95 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes management isn’t always easy — some people may have difficulty visiting their doctor regularly, eating healthy foods and reaching their A1C goal. That’s why America’s Diabetes Challenge,…
