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A prostate cancer diagnosis can be shocking and bring up many questions: What's next? What treatment options are there? How can I support my body in the healing process?
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of death among men over fifty. One thousand five hundred people die every year and six thousand new cases in Hungary.
Men are much less health-conscious than women, and it is often women family members who persuade men to get tested.
It cannot be said enough, yet we often let slip the importance of breast cancer prevention and self-examination.
Before thinking that simply leading a healthy lifestyle, exercising, and following a balanced diet can completely prevent cancer, we must inform everyone that this is not entirely the case. However, it’s correct to say that a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits can contribute to the development of breast cancer. Still, by making a few simple lifestyle changes, we can reduce the risks.
In Hungary only, malignant breast cancer is the second most common cause of death among cancer patients: more than 2,000 women die each year, and nearly 9,000 new cases are diagnosed.
There are many misunderstandings and myths in the public consciousness about breast cancer screening, which can discourage participation in screenings. It is important to clarify these, as screening is one of the most effective tools for the early detection of breast cancer.
Self-examination plays a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer, as it is one of the quickest and easiest ways to notice any unusual changes in the breast. Although self-examination does not replace medical screenings, it serves as an important complementary tool for early detection.
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced. (2/5/2024)
Christmas is a special time for families to gather, for lights to shine and for people to experience the magic of joy and togetherness. But the holiday does not always bring joy to everyone.
What we know for sure is that vitamin C is an important component of the diet of both healthy people and cancer patients!
We often get the question whether people sensitive to gluten can take Avemar.
Avemar is available in different drink powders and tablets. We recommend the use of drink powders for those who prefer not to take a tablet because of swallowing difficulties or who prefer to have a drink. The drink powders are easy to prepare with water, but you can make your daily intake easier and more varied with the few recipes presented here.
The body's metabolism changes in cancer and loss of appetite is common.
Patients in good nutritional condition tend to have fewer side effects, those that do occur are less severe and the recovery process between treatments is more favourable.
Anti-cancer treatments put a strain on the body, which is why it is recommended to follow a diet between treatments.
The Avemar product line, with fermented wheat germ extract as the naturally active ingredient, is also recommended for use in cases of abnormal thinness during the course of the disease.
As much physically as emotionally, we are affected by the knowledge that we have cancer. These are the emotions and thoughts we want to present to you now, so that you know that all feelings are normal after diagnosis.
Surely no one would want to deliberately hurt or blame someone for their illness, but unfortunately we often see indelicate communication.
In Hungary, a significant proportion of people do very little physical activity in their daily lives, and this is often reduced even further after a cancer diagnosis.
Not just for those facing the disease, but throughout our lives. Let's stop being self-sabotaging, stop wanting to be somewhere else, start loving ourselves. Just as we are. Here and now.
Officially, areola tattooing is the restoration of the nipple and its areola. Several types of this procedure are possible.
Fear of cancer is not a simple hypochondria, but rather a broad psychosis that can cause serious damage at both individual and societal levels. This is because the disease is often treated inappropriately.
In Hungary, a significant proportion of people do very little physical activity in their daily lives, and this is often reduced even further after a cancer diagnosis.
There are many instructive testimonies to show how much faster and more lasting improvements were seen in patients who were surrounded by a loving family.
Be understanding and supportive, but never impose yourself or your ideas on the person concerned.
We have put together some tips to help you feel more confident to take the first step and to support you in your encounters.
In industrialised countries, including Hungary, smoking is responsible for about a third of cancer deaths. One third of cancer deaths could therefore be prevented simply by eliminating smoking.
Several studies have shown that yoga improves the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors by reducing stress, improving sleep quality and boosting mood.
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