When’s the last time you stopped to think about the simple, yet essential, act of breathing?

“There are no limits to the career opportunities here. Someone can start as an aid, wherever they want to start, and go anywhere. You can always advance. There’s always another step ahead of you that you can reach for if you want. People will support you.”

For young adults who are being treated at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Young Adult team is standing by, ready to provide support and guidance through a tumultuous time.  

“I’ve always wanted to do something like this but I never had the right idea,” she says. “Getting back into art is amazing and helpful. I always wanted to help people.”

Although survivor’s guilt is common, it is important to acknowledge these thoughts and feelings and to find a way through them.

Nausea and vomiting may occur during or a few hours after your treatment (acute), or much later (delayed). Not everyone will experience this side effect, but it is most common in people who have had general anesthesia, or are receiving certain cancer therapies.

Nick Morrison, Paul Dublino and David Peek were strangers when they were diagnosed with cancers.  But they quickly formed a bond, seeing each other five days a week for five weeks as they were each treated for an oral cancer.

Mention the word Botox and most people will think about the popular wrinkle remedy. As it turns out, Botox has some other useful applications, including helping those who suffer from overactive bladders live better quality lives.