Archives: April 2018

• Is Colorectal Cancer a Silent Killer? What Should You Know?

  April 24, 2018
  Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon and rectum, and it is ranked as the fourth most common cancer in men and women and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The exact causes are not known, and it is not contagious. Research shows that certain risk factors lead to colorectal cancer such as...read more

• The Mystery behind Cancer Radiation Therapy and Sleep Disorders

  April 14, 2018
  According to a study, patients with advanced cancer who undergo radiation therapy experience anxiety, asthenia, and pain management that makes them have sleep disorders. Cranial irradiation has been found to be a risk factor for sleep disorder, including the somnolence syndrome. Patients who experience sleep problems are usually referred for medical studies, diagnosis, and treatment. Sleep disturbances are frequent in...read more