I’m so thankful for modern day technology. Not only do I depend on my phone and computer to earn a living, but I also depend on it for research and continuing to educate myself. However, research also proves that regular exposure to these conveniences can be dangerous for our health. I have also found that the science and information shared can be quite confusing. This is partially due to the large amount of funding bias and outright ...
radiation
10 Ways to Minimize Side Effects from Chemotherapy and Surgery
One of the most awful parts of navigating a cancer diagnosis is the side effects from treatment. I got my first up-close and personal taste of this during a very difficult conversation shortly after my 3-year-old son, Kicker, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. While chatting with another cancer dad, he shared his experiences with his young son and how I needed to prepare for… all of the vomiting from chemotherapy how ...
Death by Drugs, Not Disease
Did you know that cancer is the #1 disease killer of American children? Yes! In fact, every year, cancer claims the lives of more children than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis and diabetes combined. Here's some other startling statistics: The average childhood cancer victim loses 71 life years, which is a significant loss of productivity to society. One in 5 children diagnosed with cancer in the United States die. Three of 5 ...
