What it’s like to be diagnosed with breast cancer at age 21
It starts as a lump in your breast. Then the lump invades your brain and convinces you that you actually are sick. Eventually, it moves to your throat and you find that you can’t talk to people about the big “C-word.” Cancer. In high school, I remember feeling a small lump in my breast, but the … Continue reading What it’s like to be diagnosed with breast cancer at age 21
Heavy periods and what you can do about it
It is called many things in our society — Aunt Flo, the Crimson Tide, Mother Nature’s Gift — but it’s more commonly known as your period. For many, these few days out of the month are nothing more than a tolerable nuisance. But many other women, however, experience heavy menstrual flow that can be debilitating … Continue reading Heavy periods and what you can do about it
7 ways a plant-based diet can help you manage diabetes
Vegetarian and vegan diets are growing in popularity and for many people, plant-based eating is a key component of their healthy lifestyle. But if you have diabetes, you might be wondering if a plant-based diet could work for you. I have good news — it can! Read on for seven reasons why you should talk … Continue reading 7 ways a plant-based diet can help you manage diabetes
What to expect from hip replacement surgery
If you’re thinking about a hip replacement, chances are you’ve been dealing with pain in your hip for some time. There are many things that cause a hip joint to degenerate — normal wear and tear, injury, bone necrosis or even genetics — but the ultimate treatment for a degenerated hip joint is the same: … Continue reading What to expect from hip replacement surgery
Breast self-awareness: Knowing your normal
Many changes occur naturally in our breasts throughout our lifetime. These changes happen at certain times in the menstruation cycle, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and before and after menopause. But sometimes, changes in the breast can be a sign that something is wrong — possibly breast cancer. By regularly examining and looking at your breasts, … Continue reading Breast self-awareness: Knowing your normal
Are you at risk for pancreatic cancer?
Although pancreatic cancer is not among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, it is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. It is often difficult to recognize the symptoms of pancreatic cancer in the early stages and once the cancer spreads, survival rates are low. Although anyone can be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, there … Continue reading Are you at risk for pancreatic cancer?
With dialysis looming, Kenny’s living kidney transplant was the gift of a lifetime
Ja’Niece DeCay promised to love her husband through sickness and in health. What she didn’t realize was that one day she would offer an even greater sacrifice to her husband’s brother — her own kidney. The search for a lifesaving kidney Kenny DeCay was encouraged to get tested for kidney disease after his twin brother … Continue reading With dialysis looming, Kenny’s living kidney transplant was the gift of a lifetime
A Thanksgiving miracle: Micro preemie makes it home for the holidays
This year, one Pottsboro family has a big blessing to add to the top of the list of things they’re thankful for — the long-awaited homecoming of their baby girl, Pearly Jo. After 136 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney, micro preemie Pearly Jo … Continue reading A Thanksgiving miracle: Micro preemie makes it home for the holidays
Nurse embarks on mission to spend the holidays serving in West Africa
In this season of giving thanks, we remember to pause from our busy lives, take a breath and count our blessings. But one nurse is taking the spirit of thanksgiving even further — all the way to West Africa. Instead of spending the holiday season surrounded by family and the comforts of home, Jackie Gallegos, … Continue reading Nurse embarks on mission to spend the holidays serving in West Africa