Hearing the words “you have prostate cancer” from your doctor is sure to be a scary moment for anyone. Your brain is probably swimming with questions, as well as feelings of uncertainty. And if you are caring for a loved one with prostate cancer, you likely have just as many questions about things you want […]
Finding out that you have multiple sclerosis is probably upsetting. And you probably have a ton of questions bubbling up. Learning what might be ahead on your journey with MS can help you feel more ready to take on this challenge. Let’s jump in with the most common questions that people have: What is multiple […]
It’s that time again: time for your flu shot. The influenza vaccine lessens your chance of getting the flu and also helps symptoms be less severe if you do get it. Getting vaccinated is particularly important for those with cancer and chronic diseases. Another group at higher than usual risk for coming down with the […]
September is prostate cancer awareness month, a disease that affects the lives of more than 3 million men every year across the globe. In the United States, one in nine men will learn of their diagnosis of prostate cancer in their lifetime, making this the second most common cancer in American men. Prostate cancer survival […]
Cancer remains the #2 cause of death in the United States, with more than 600,000 deaths and nearly 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses each year. This April, during National Cancer Control Month, the U.S. White House notes a renewed commitment to improving cancer prevention, promoting early detection, enhancing treatment, and supporting the needs of cancer patients, survivors, […]
Guest blog by: Marianne Shenouda, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory diseases of the bowel. These diseases can develop as a result of genetic or environmental factors, such as smoking, diet, or any alteration of the normal human gut flora. These factors spur […]