As our society has evolved into the modern age that we live in, we’ve developed some rather unhealthy daily habits. Everyone is pretty well aware of the importance of a healthy diet and exercise, but I’m talking about the small routines throughout our day. These small daily habits can be quite harmful to our long-term health without us even realizing it. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we’re engaging in routines that keep our bodies stressed, our minds

Have you heard of the microbiome? How about the gut microbiome and cancer link? There’s a chance you haven’t, because this field of research is still considered rather new. In fact, most of what we know about the microbiome has only been discovered in the last 20 years or so. But the emerging research is very interesting and quite promising, showing a clear link between microbiome health and tumor growth and treatment outcomes. Today, I’m sharing what scientists know so far

“My family is riddled with cancer.” I hear this phrase often in my work as a counselor and cancer navigator, and whenever someone says it to me, I always ask the same question: “What kind of cancers?” Because learning how to connect your family’s genetic dots when it comes to cancer could be lifesaving. And it all begins with understanding that certain cancers that don’t seem to be related actually could be, as is the case with the Lynch Syndrome gene. Knowing when to pursue

Today we’re talking about the genetics of Lynch Syndrome and why it is important to recognize your family history and your possible risk...