Category Archives: Health/Medical

(BPT) – About half of US adults incorrectly believe that antibiotics or flu vaccines will treat the flu, according to a new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). The good news is that two-thirds of those surveyed know that people should be vaccinated against the flu each year. “It is reassuring that individuals […]

(BPT) – When Sue Hollingsworth was diagnosed with advanced medullary thyroid cancer (aMTC), she had never even heard of the disease, let alone met another patient like her. Feeling isolated and unable to find information to best prepare herself for what the future held, she began writing letters for her daughter to read after her […]

(BPT) – The amount of effort it takes for people with diabetes to pick the right foods and track everything they eat is a common source of frustration. Many people simply give up on actively making food choices or logging their meals despite the potential health risks. In the past two years, a growing number […]

(ARA) – Sixty-year-old Ester Kurz does a lot of things, but taking prescribed medicine isn’t one of them. While most people her age take a pill for one thing or another, Kurz, from Baltimore, self-prescribes exercise for healthy aging.  On a daily basis Kurz, who will turn 61 in June, goes to the Life Time […]

Below is a list of area hospitals and clinics. Cancer Center of Southeast TexasDr. Joseph KongDr. Danny ChowDr. Ernest Hymel8333 9th AvenuePort Arthur, Texas 77642(409) 729-8088www/setexonc.com Memorial Herman Baptist Hospital3080 College StreetBeaumont, Texas 77701(409) 835-3781www.mhbh.org CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth2830 Calder St., Beaumont, TX 77702-1809Phone: 409.892.7171 Fax: 409.924.3959www.christushospital.org CHRISTUS Hospital-St. MaryP.O. Box 36963600 Gates Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX […]

Lung cancer may be treated by a variety of therapies including surgery, but chemotherapy and radiation treatments are used extensively to treat the disease whether surgery takes place or not. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy involves drug medication which is designed to kill fast growing cells in the body – cancer cells are fast growing and it is […]

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy feel less exhausted if they enroll in an intense program that exercises the mind as well as the body, a Danish study finds. Fatigue is one of the most troubling side effects of cancer chemotherapy. Patients don’t feel like doing anything, either physically or mentally. And the less they do, the […]

If you had cancer, would you want to be told your odds of dying? Absolutely, suggests a survey of more than 500 people with breast, lung, or prostate cancer. Ninety-five percent said they wanted their doctor to be honest about their chances of a cure and how long they can expect to live, says Ajay […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will undergo a process known as staging to help determine how much the cancer has spread in your body. Breast cancer staging helps your doctor determine the best treatment options for you. By categorizing breast cancer, both doctor and patient are better able to predict the most likely […]

Key Points: •As a single person, it’s normal to have fears and concerns about dating, new relationships, and sexual intimacy; however, these concerns should not keep you from dating if you choose to do so. •Although it can feel awkward and difficult at times, talking with a dating partner about your concerns can help relieve […]