We often associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with wars, natural disasters, and other life-threatening events. But posttraumatic
stress (PTS), a less severe form, can occur at any time during or after cancer treatment, from diagnosis onward, and it can also strike parents of
childhood cancer survivors.
Merriam-Webster defines “prevent” as “to keep from happening or existing,” which is why the
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) refers to “preventable causes” of cancer. In
other words, we may be unable to prevent cancer, but we can lessen our risk. These “preventable causes” are
responsible for “more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer in
the United States,” according to AACR.
If you’ve ever wanted to catch your breath and clear your head, mindfulness can help. Mindfulness
techniques ground us and help us become more resilient to life’s challenges.
Based on new research, last year the United States Preventative Service Task Force expanded its
recommendation for annual lung cancer screening to include a larger age range and more current and
former smokers.
Based on new research, last year the United States Preventative Service Task Force expanded its
recommendation for annual lung cancer screening to include a larger age range and more current and
former smokers.