Hailey Hudson

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson

GettyImages/PgiamIf you’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, genetic testing could be one of the most important steps in your care – but too many patients aren’t getting it. A new report reveals that only half of ovarian cancer patients receive this critical testing, which can guide treatment and even help protect family members. Here's what you need to know, and how to make sure you're getting the care you deserve.

3 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson

GettyImages/Paul ArchuletaColin Egglesfield, an American actor and motivational speaker/coach known primarily for his role as Josh Madden on the soap opera All My Children, is a three-time cancer survivor: testicular cancer twice and, more recently, prostate cancer. He sat down with us to talk about his diagnoses, how his acting training affected his mindset, and how his cancer experience has led him to empower others. You’re a three-time cancer survivor.

1 month ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson |Thomas W. LeBlanc |Thomas Leblanc

Many cancer patients experience severe fatigue because of the stress on their body from the disease burden and the intense treatments they’re going through. Unfortunately, there aren’t effective therapies available to help curb this fatigue and improve quality of life. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recently released a pilot study looking at the combination of exercise and dexamethasone to help with cancer-related fatigue.

1 month ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson

Jump ToCAR T TherapyHow It WorksSuccess RateWhy It Might FailNext StepsTakeawayCAR T-cell therapy is an innovative treatment that uses your own immune system to fight cancer cells. While it has shown promising results, especially in multiple myeloma, it’s important to understand that myeloma remains an incurable cancer, and it can return even after CAR T therapy. So, what happens if CAR T doesn’t work? CAR T TherapyFirst, What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?

2 months ago | mediafeed.org | Hailey Hudson

If you’re having trouble falling asleep, there are several methods you can try. These include resetting your sleep schedule, practicing deep breathing and meditation, doing yoga or stretches, exercising during the day, taking a warm bath, listening to relaxing music, reading a book, and journaling. Other tips include adjusting your sleep position, using a weighted blanket, and ensuring you have a comfortable mattress. We all have nights where we struggle to fall asleep.