Join Us for “We Will Survive Cancer”
Please join us February 17, 2013 for “We Will Survive Cancer,” an educational and inspirational event focused on alternative cancer therapies. The event is at 1-3 p.m. and takes place at the Microsoft...
View ArticleMailbag Monday: Sedation Dentistry Choices Abound
Sedation dentistry is on the mind of Jill in Arlington in this week’s edition of Mailbag Monday. Our resident expert, Dr. Christopher Dail from the biological dentistry team, answers Jill’s question. I...
View ArticleMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 Americans die from it. As part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Natural Horizons is...
View ArticleCancer Cure Races in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a sometimes jogger or a person who just likes to walk, you can make each step count toward a cure for cancer. A healthy dose of cancer cure races are coming up in...
View Article5 Google+ Cancer Communities Worth Knowing About
Google+ (aka, Google Plus) is a great place to connect with cancer patients, survivors, and supporters. Many Google+ cancer communities are thriving hubs of human connectedness. You’ll also find...
View ArticleThe Real Housewives of Chemotherapy: Laughter in the Face of a Cancer Diagnosis
When you’re 22 and diagnosed with leukemia, it’s not always easy to find reasons to laugh. But for Suleika Jouad and her self-described “cancer friend” Kristen Howard, there is laughter and catharsis...
View ArticleTalking to Your Kids About Cancer
Discovering that you or a close family member has cancer is a difficult and overwhelming experience. Talking to your kids about cancer can be just as challenging. As a parent, it’s natural to shield...
View Article6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Alternative Cancer Treatments
If you’re considering alternative cancer treatments, you probably have a lot of questions. Asking questions is a healthy activity. It’s also an important step in choosing the right cancer treatment for...
View ArticleCatching Colon Cancer Before it Starts
As the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, colon cancer is not something to be trifled with. With an expected death rate in 2013 of approx. 52,000 people in the US, according the...
View ArticleCancer Treatment May Bring Lifestyle Changes
Like any life-changing event, cancer treatment can dramatically affect your lifestyle. From body changes to changes in how we relate to others, the lifestyle changes during cancer treatment can be...
View ArticleCancer Caregiver as Communicator
This week we’re beginning a series on cancer caregivers. Caregivers are family, friends, and volunteers who help a cancer patient during treatment and recovery. The cancer caregiver plays a vital role...
View ArticleCancer Caregiver as Hands-On Care Provider
Through our series on Cancer Caregivers, we’ve been exploring the role caregivers play in supporting a person undergoing cancer care. We looked at cancer caregivers as communicators and as decision...
View ArticleLife After Cancer Treatment
With cautious optimism, you can finally celebrate the fact that you’re a cancer survivor. Now begins the recovery process. But for many, this recovery can last longer and be more difficult than the...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness Month Events in Northern Virginia
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, there are breast cancer awareness events, charity walks, fundraisers, and open houses happening all over the country (see here...
View ArticleExercise for Cancer Patients
The traditional wisdom has always been that patients and survivors should get as much rest as possible. Just relax until your body heals completely. Rushing back into an active lifestyle could actually...
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