Living With Cancer Newsletter

Advance directives: Plan your treatment now. Manage my newsletter.   Living With Cancer February 27, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY     Planning ahead with an advance directive is crucial Dealing with a life-changing diagnosis such as cancer makes having an advance directive to outline treatment even more important.     FEATURED ARTICLE     Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer: How they work Get the facts on how monoclonal antibodies are being used in cancer treatment.       MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic on Managing Incontinence Discover Mayo Clinic's most successful medical and non-medical treatment approaches that help men and women improve the quality of their lives.       CHEMOTHERAPY   Managing chemotherapy side effects Chemotherapy treatment carries with it a host of potential side effects — fatigue, hair loss and more. Learn about managing chemotherapy side effects.         Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.       Thanks for joining our mailing list, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic Living With Cancer.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.

About Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Newsletter: week of Feb 24th

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Courtney Preusse Remember to do your Breast Self Exams Breast self examination (BSE) is to be performed each month in addition to an annual mammogramor a clinical exam. Knowing your cyclical changes, what is normal for you, and what regular monthly changes in the breast feel like is the best way to keep an eye on your breast health... Read more Search Related Topics:  breast self exam  breast cancer prevention  breast lumps Top Tips to Save on Medical Travel Expenses Gas prices are going up, and your expenses are already stretched. What can you do to save money and lower your stress levels while you're in treatment? Ask your health care team if they have other ideas to help you save on driving or other health-related expenses. Here are some ideas.... Read more Search Related Topics:  health care  medical expenses  health insurance Fruit Smoothies - Quick Ways to Add Fruit Fiber to Your Diet If you're looking for a really quick and easy way to sneak some dietary fiber into breakfast, here are some ways to include fruit fiber into smoothies. Get your blender ready!... Read more Search Related Topics:  breast cancer prevention  healthy diet  cancer fighting foods Cancer Loves Sugar: Myths and Facts Picture a cancer cell happily chomping on a sugary peppermint stick. As long as this cancer cell can get a regular supply of sugar – or glucose – it lives and thrives longer than it should. Now imagine starving that cancer of its sugar supply – would it die?... Read more Search Related Topics:  anticancer  healthy diet  breast cancer prevention Related Searches Breast Cancer Care Cancer Treatment Breast Mammography Breast MRI Cancer Nutrition Featured Articles Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Courtney Preusse Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer Advertisement

Managing Depression Newsletter

Learn how exercise and stress relief are linked. Manage my newsletter.   Managing Depression February 26, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY     Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress Even if you're out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward stress management. Learn how.     FEATURED ARTICLE     Schizoaffective disorder Schizoaffective disorder is a mix of mental health conditions that include schizophrenic and mood disorder symptoms. Get the facts.       MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living A scientifically-proven, structured and practical approach to reducing stress.         Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help transform medicine Make your donation today. Your support changes lives.       Thanks for joining our mailing list, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic Managing Depression.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.

In this issue: Easy meditation tips, hearing aids, colon cancer screenings, skin rashes and more

Shake off stress with simple meditation hints. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 9 | February 26, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Meditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are Wipe away the day's stress with these quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.     Hearing aids: How to choose the right one   Many types of hearing aids exist. So which is best for you?           EXPERT ANSWERS   Colon cancer screening: At what age can you stop? Colon cancer screening may have an upper age limit of effectiveness. What is it? Heart healthy for life: Avoiding heart disease Preventing heart disease begins with small steps. Find out more about maintaining a healthy heart.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Dietary fats: Know which types to choose Slide show: Common skin rashes Antibiotics: Misuse puts you and others at risk Heart Health at Mayo Clinic     TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS   Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.   Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.   Heart disease risk calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Stress: Caretakers: Your needs matter too Caring for an ill loved one can be rewarding, as well as physically and emotionally exhausting. Here are some tips to help you cope.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Try Mayo Clinic Health Letter today and get two free special reports Don't miss this special offer. We'll send you a risk-free issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, America's favorite health newsletter, developed by Mayo Clinic doctors. As a bonus gift, we'll send you two free special reports on weight control and arthritis. Learn six ways to lose weight safely and permanently, and see which alternative treatments could help your arthritis. Order now!     HEALTHY RECIPES   Italian flags (tomato and mozzarella salad) Barley and roasted tomato risotto Tossed greens with pasta, fruit and balsamic vinaigrette Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Do you need sunscreen in the winter? You bet! It's as easy to get sunburned in winter as in summer. Snow reflects the sun's rays, so sunburn is possible even if you're cold. When you're outdoors in the winter, wear sunscreen on any exposed areas. Use lip balm that contains sunscreen, too.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Create hope and healing Create hope and healing with a gift to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization, and every dollar of your gift goes to funding the lifesaving research, outstanding patient care and critical medical education our patients and their families will be counting on this year. Please consider making a gift today.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, wahdaz.5stepquitsmoking@blogger.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.