Thyroid cancer treatment varies by hospital, U-M study finds. Consider radioactive iodine treatment carefully and get a 2nd opinion about it's need in your specific case before assuming it is required - http://www.uofmhealth.org/news/cancer-thyroid-0816
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Laugh often, smile always, sing like no one can hear, dance like no one is watching, live for today while your still in it.
As an AYA or pediatric cancer patient, consider fertility preservation at the time of diagnosis, and make it a part of your treatment conversations with your doctors. Here is a comprehensive overview of options and considerations http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/011111/page5
Look for support for AYA cancer patients! SeventyK's website is a great starting point for AYA cancer patients, supporters, caregivers, and survivors to find the resources they need. http://seventyk.org
Seizure Smart! It's a resource that can help save your life. Check it out! http://blog.govdelivery.com/usodep/2011/11/america-its-time-to-get-seiz…
The physical exercise gained from cycling is generally linked with increased health and well-being.
Your healthcare provider should know of the unique needs AYA cancer patients have. Stop A Doc and ask him or her the five questions important to AYA cancer care. Be sure you are well taken care of. http://seventyk.org/get-involved/stop-a-doc
With long-term thyroid disease, do not trust TSH blood levels only. Also, just being somewhere in the reference range is considered sufficient treatment. However, most people feel best if their free thyroid hormone (blood values: fT3 and fT4) are near the middle of the reference range.
Preliminary results show that Cycling could improve symptoms in Parkinson's patients. Researchers found connection improvements in certain areas of the brain, particularly between the primary motor cortex and the posterior part of the thalamus.
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Adolescents and young adults with cancer have unique needs that need to be addressed - critical issues such as fertility preservation and psychosocial support. Read up on the 5 important questions to ask your healthcare provider before getting treatment. http://stopadoc.org
The Oncofertility Consortium has launched the FIRST national long-term study to examine how different cancers and treatments affect the reproductive health of women (especially AYA) cancer patients and survivors. You may partake in this study: http://oncofertility.northwestern.edu/how-you-can-participate-joint-fir…
As an AYA cancer patient, it is crucial to understand and to utilize your health insurance. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a great resource. http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/insurance/
Encourage others to join the SeventyK Wellness Network - whether that person is an AYA with cancer, healthcare provider, caregiver, supporter, advocate, friend, or family member. Here, we can start conversations, make connections, and create awareness about the unique needs of AYAs with cancer. http://www.mybridge4life.com/seventyk
Get a copy of The China Study. Read it. Make up your mind if you believe. Follow the recommendations and track your results.
Nutrition is even more important as a person with cancer may have changes in appetite or experience other side effects due to treatment. The American Cancer Society provides guidelines for cancer patients during their treatment. http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002903-pdf.pdf
AYAs with cancer have great nutritional needs, just like anyone else with cancer. It is best to obtain nutrients such as vitamins and minerals from natural foods as opposed to supplements. For more info: http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SurvivorshipDuringandAfterTreatment/Nut…
The National Inst. of Health has published the findings of a small study that appears to show some meaningful outcomes for treatment of fibromyalgia with Waon Therapy - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18703857
The National Inst. of Health has published the findings of a small study that appears to show some meaningful outcomes for treatment of chronic heart disease and heart failure with Waon Therapy - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21173495
Has your cancer diagnosis affected your ability to hold or find a job? Cancer and careers offers support to those at work or looking for work. http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Searching for medical or health information on AYA cancer can be daunting. "A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web" can be a useful tool for filtering and understanding important information on your health. http://www.mlanet.org/resources/userguide.html