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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Than Just “Thinking Pink”
2020 has been a year of constant change and adaptations, one thing remains the same and that is October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In my work line, October is one of the busiest times for us with the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program (LBCHP). Although our program shares its mission on the importance of Breast Cancer awareness year-round, […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Means There’s Never Been A Better Time to Quit Smoking
If you’re a smoker, we know you probably want to quit. According to a 2020 Surgeon General’s report on the subject, almost 70% of smokers do. And over half of you even tried to quit last year. That’s because you know all the reasons why you should: tobacco (along with obesity) causes heart disease, several types of cancer, stroke, diabetes, […]
Continue ReadingA Patient Navigator Says Take The Time To Take Care of Your Health
Have you ever heard the phrase “Health is Wealth”? What does it mean to you? In my opinion, I think that “Health Is Wealth” means exactly what it says – the true luxuries and wealth of life can only be enjoyed if one is healthy, and actually has the quality of life to enjoy it. In my profession as a […]
Continue ReadingHaving Cancer In A Pandemic World
Living life with cancer is already a pandemic for us patients, and even our allies and support system. We isolate, we avoid places and people because a cold, the flu, an accident, among other things, can take our lives faster than cancer. We are ALWAYS at high risk. What’s the difference with COVID-19? For me, it’s the news, social media, […]
Continue ReadingCancer Doesn’t Stop For Coronavirus
We know there’s only one topic on most people’s minds right now: Coronavirus. But don’t forget there are other killers out there, and just because we’re worried about one, doesn’t mean the others are taking a break. I bet you’re not suddenly running red lights, just because there’s less traffic, right? Cancer is one of those killers that is not […]
Continue ReadingGet Real About Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. So, just out of curiosity, how many of you have really stopped and thought about what that means? And I mean beyond something like “Yeah, cancer’s bad. And who wants cancer in their colon? I should do something about that …” Well, folks, it’s time to REALLY do something about it.
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