The social stigma of cancer is a powerful source of stereotyping and prejudice against people affected by oncological disorders. Two cross-sectional studies attempted to (1) provide a formal and content characteristic of the stereotype of teenage cancer patient and (2) analyze e...
sturdy(stɜːʳdi)形容词:结实的,不易坏的柯林斯英语释义:Someone or something that is sturdy looks strong and is unlikely to be easily injured or damaged.knock oneself out:[美式]去试一试吧韦氏词典英语释义:used to tell someone to go ahead and do something例句:- Do you mind if I use t...
Self-care measures help you cope with cancer and its treatment. The measures are used in addition to your healthcare provider's treatment and care.How may cancer or its treatment affect me?Fatigue means you feel tired most of the time. This may make it more difficult for you to do your...
He said he chose to do this because HIV is widespread in China. “I feel such a strong duty not only to be the first to do this, but also to set an example,” he told AP. But his actions caused many questions...
Parents report telling young children less about the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cancer than older children and adolescents. This is often based on the desire to spare children from being overwhelmed. 43 children diagnosed with cancer reported on information disclosed to them at diagnosis,...
As cancer cells grow, they do not remain in one spot, but separate and move in among the normal cells. They may become so numerous that the normal cells in this part of the body cannot continue to work or even remain alive. When the cancer gets in...
What do I need to know about stomach cancer?Most stomach cancer starts in the cells that line the stomach but may form anywhere in the stomach. It is also called gastric cancer.What increases my risk for stomach cancer?Age older than 60 years Intestinal metaplasia (cells like intestine cells...
Don't tell the patient about other people you know who were affected by cancer, especially if the outcome was negative. Never say "I know how you feel." Unless you specifically had the same cancer treatment, you can never truly understand that person's journey. ...
You know the seriousness of cancer. You know the toll it takes mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and physically. It causes stress in your own mind and body as well as in your relationships with friends and family. Cancer treatments can make it hard to do the things you’ve ...
Shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, fever and chills – by now, most people are familiar with the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19. But since the pandemic first hit the U.S. in early 2020, symptoms have evolved with subtle shifts in importance. Cold-like symptoms are gaining significanc...