Noel Rademacher noticed the first sign of her ovarian cancer in August 2012 when she struggled to zip up her wedding dress. The dress had fit perfectly only a few weeks before, but now it was extremely tight around her abdomen even though she hadn’t gained any weight.
A week later, on her honeymoon in Bora Bora with her husband, Thomas, Noel started feeling intense pressure to urinate even when her bladder was empty.
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IT’S NOTHING NEW FOR cardiologists and oncologists to work together to care for patients, but a recent evolution in medicine has cemented the relationship.
The knowledge that certain cancers and particularly their treatments can cause heart problems, along with the trend toward medical subspecialization, has led to the emergence of cardio-oncology teams. The cardiologists and oncologists on these teams are experienced in treating patients with cancer who have pre-existing heart conditions, modifying treatment regimens when they cause heart problems and managing ...
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Perhaps you’ll notice we’re standing a bit taller today. You might even notice a little spring in our step. Maybe some jazz hands for a little extra flair? It’s not out of the question. Why? Well, here at Gramercy Tech, we’re feeling good, not just because we’re one of the top boutique agencies in the country. That’s old news. Today we were especially happy to hear that we’ve earned four new awards from Clutch.
Continue Reading →Have you met EDGAR? Nope, not the author, or the athlete. EDGAR is an acronym that stands for Event Dialogue Guidance and Reporting, and it’s crucial to running a successful corporate meeting or conference in the modern age. That’s because EDGAR allows for transcriptions, translations, word cloud closed captions and the ability to immediately share post event materials.
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Chemotherapy can be effective at destroying cancerous tumors — but at what cost? Because the medication is diluted in the bloodstream, high doses are required. Then, once in the body, the chemo drugs attack not only cancer cells but also healthy white and red blood cells that fuel a person’s immune system and grow their hair, nails, and vital organs.
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It’s allergy season – the time of year when many sufferers would happily give up their noses to end their discomfort. Smelling is overrated. But what do you do about your watery eyes? You can’t keep them closed until August. What about your itchy ears? Maybe you should just stay inside and keep your doors closed until further notice.
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Are you envious of your friends’ beautiful vacation photos of tropical beaches and historic ruins? Well, maybe if you set up an oscillating fan next to your heater, stare at your screen, and blur your eyes a bit you’ll feel just like you’re there. No? Not working for you?
Then maybe it’s time to plan your own exotic vacation. It could be the only way to survive the winter. Once you’ve chosen your destination and booked your accommodations and transportation, it’s ...
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In July 2015, Melissa Thompson gave birth to her first child, and within a few days, she began suffering from high fevers and was struggling to breastfeed. Her doctor diagnosed her with mastitis and prescribed antibiotics. When the problems persisted, Thompson was sent to a breast surgeon, and six weeks after her daughter was born, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Tumors were blocking her milk ducts.
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CANCER IS TERRIFYING AT any age. But now imagine coupling fears about the illness and its costs with pay-ing for college, starting a career or buying a first house. Patients in those situations may be about to start their life in debt before getting on their feet.
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