“I love my wig! For them to have that for women, and help somebody in that process helps a lot. It’s amazing. It’s an uplift that makes women proud of themselves again. All your self-esteem builds up.”

The presence of blood in the urine, also called hematuria, is present in 80-90% of patients at the time of diagnosis. “Some people figure it’s caused by an infection or kidney stone and don’t take care of the problem,” says Dr. Guru.

Chapter 2 is a morning-long workshop filled with activities, speakers and sessions that help current patients, survivors and their loved ones and caregivers learn how to move forward with their lives.

Occupational therapy focuses on helping patients to regain the skills and function needed to be able to perform their everyday tasks.

Modern transplant strategies now allow nearly all patients, even those without a fully matched donor, to receive a transplant safely.

Their advice to newly diagnosed young adults is to trust their doctors, advocate for their futures and to be ready to accept a new normal, a life that might look a little different than what they expected.

Ultrasound imaging used during pelvic floor therapy is non-invasive and completed during your physical or occupational therapy session within the rehabilitation patient clinic.

April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a full 30 days dedicated to reminding people of color that they have a higher risk of cancer in general.