Cancer diagnosis could be devastating on an individual and the family. When we talk to cancer clients it is usually because they want a second opinion or are unwilling to wait for a diagnostics or treatment.
We have access to one of the best cancer treatment centres in the US. Their locations are in all major parts of the country. They utilize an integrative approach to cancer. Such care not only addresses cancer with conventional treatment but offers support for the mind and body through dietary plans and spiritual therapies.
Cost considerations are always a concern for us and our clients. There is a set fee to get a diagnosis. It includes all the tests and evaluations. Once complete, the patient will have a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Then the plan can be taken to Canada possibly speeding up access to treatment.
Alternatively, the treatment can be done at the same facility. The cost will vary, however, Health Vantis is able to offer a discount for treatments to all of our clients. If you would like to find out more about cancer treatment and diagnosis in the US, please reach out at toll-free 1 877 344 3544.
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When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it can be an emotional rollercoaster.The treatment for the actual cancer may be met, however, there is nothing incorporated into helping the person as a whole. This includes the psychological aspects of it as part of the treatment in Canada.National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day, on June 26th, was created to put emphasis on the importance of the psychosocial care as an integral part of treatment as well.
It is reported that the majority of cancer patients start with normal psychological functioning.Once they are given the diagnosis, they may start to experience fear, worries and other forms of stress that cause significant distress.Depression and anxiety can quickly set in due to the physical demands on the body, financial stressors, prolonged disability preventing them from working and/or emotional exhaustion.
Many facilities are working towards treating the person as a whole and not just the cancer.Cancer Treatment Centers of America is an excellent example.When you are treated at their facility, your case is discussed with many different experts to come up with a unique treatment plan.It is an integrative care model.Depending on your preferences and needs, your care team might include a dietitian, mind-body therapist, naturopathic provider, spiritual support provider, pain management practitioner along with the Oncologist or Surgeon.Their philosophy is that treating your body as a whole, focusing on your diet and mental health, are just as important in achieving a successful traditional?treatment.
For more information about CTCA, please contact Health Vantis for a free assessment. We are able to get preferential pricing you wouldn’t otherwise get by contacting direct!
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A cancer diagnosis often comes with many emotions and feelings – surprise, shock, anger, fear, sadness, hopelessness, and others. While you are processing these emotions, your doctor is likely giving you information on your diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, services available to you, and next steps.
Many patients report their initial meeting a complete blur and the only word they heard was ‘cancer’. Studies show that many cancer patients don’t fully understand their prognosis, type of cancer or the kinds of treatment(s) available to them. In many cases the patient is too overwhelmed with all of the information and they are unable to fully grasp their disease.
There are many ways to help someone get focused and really understand their unique cancer. Here are 5 tips to help keep your mind from overloading and gaining focus on how:
Do not rely solely on the internet for information. The internet is a great resource for research, however, there is so much out information there, how are you to know what is accurate and what is not? Some stories and articles will scare the bejeezus out of you! Someone that is newly diagnosed will already have a lot of information to decipher. Recognizing inaccurate and misleading information can take up a lot of quality time that could have been better spent elsewhere. Focus on collecting the information from your doctor(s) and really understand your diagnosis from them first to better assist your research efforts.
Create your support system. You need to surround yourself with supportive people and designate a specific caregiver. Let this person be a part of all your meetings with the doctor(s). She or He can be another set of ears, someone to take notes for you and ask questions you may not be thinking of. This not only gives you the opportunity to just absorb the information but it also provides you with an advocate to walk with you through your journey.
Ask questions! There is that old saying ‘No question is a dumb question’ and it is absolutely true, especially when you are dealing with uncharted waters. Be confident in asking your doctor(s) anything. They went to medical school for 12+ years. You may have just found out about your diagnosis that day or days/weeks ago. They understand that. If they say something you don’t understand, be sure to stop them and ask them to explain it in a way you will. It is safe to say that most doctors really are there to help you. The better educated you are about your diagnosis, the less fear you might have.
Maintain a healthy diet. Keeping a healthy diet will not only keep your immune system sound it will also help reduce your fatigue and stress. 65-70% of cancer patients are malnourished. This can make you weak, tired, unable to concentrate, prone to more illnesses, or not fit for treatment. Talk to your doctor about what will be the appropriate diet for you to keep yourself physically and mentally strong.
Join a support group. Having a support system is so important when you are diagnosed with cancer. Having someone who has experienced what you are about to go through gives you the assurance that you are not alone. Joining a support group can give you an opportunity to share your fears with others who are or have experienced a similar illness. It can give you the additional support to help you cope, get advice, share your feelings with those that likely are experiencing everything that you are. To find out a local support group near you visit:
If you know of someone in need of cancer treatment please forward our article on to them. We are partnered with excellent cancer treatment centers throughout the US that can help you navigate your journey.
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Participants at the 2016 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, when teal ribbons worn over the hearts of people across the country draw attention to a disease that claims the lives of five Canadian women every day.
For many women and families living with ovarian cancer, September is a time of hope. Hope for scientific progress and amplified advocacy efforts. For others, September stirs feelings of anger and frustration.
Ovarian cancer continues to be the most fatal of all women’s cancers. Less than half of those diagnosed live to see another five years. And this hasn’t changed significantly over the last five decades.
So we walk — and we rally — for precious time. Together, we will stop at nothing for just one more day with the women we love.
The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is where the community affected by this disease finds common ground. It’s where concerned Canadians come together to take action, a time to mark milestones and band together in support of improved outcomes for generations to come.
For women who have been diagnosed, the walk is a unique opportunity to meet others who can relate to the experience firsthand. These connections are vital and empowering, but they are also few and far between, particularly when it comes to ovarian cancer.
This disease impacts 1.4 per cent of Canadian women. Taken with the vast geography of our country and the devastating mortality rate associated with ovarian cancer, it can be years before a woman comes face to face with someone who understands exactly where she is coming from. Too often this can lead to a deep sense of isolation.
But the walk creates the time and space to come to know others who have been affected. I’ve heard this event referred to as a beacon of light, a translator in a foreign land when coming to terms with an unexpected diagnosis. First time participants with ovarian cancer are often struck by the realization that they are not alone in the journey when they finally find their “teal sisters” on walk day.
Ovarian Cancer Canada“Teal Sisters” at the 2016 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope.
Now the relationships started at the walk will have a permanent home, and it’s a direct result of event proceeds. This year’s walk brings highly-anticipated news with the introduction of OVdialogue, a new online community where women with this disease can share their experiences, encourage one another, and ultimately find healing.
While there is no cure for ovarian cancer (yet), we are in this together. Walking with and for one another, we’re hell bent on changes that ensure women with this disease live fuller, better and longer lives.
This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, have the ladyballs to take action against ovarian cancer. This can mean anything from walking with us, making a donation, or sharing this article with someone with ovarian cancer so that she can get to know others who have been in her shoes.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved Nerlynx (neratinib) for the extended adjuvant treatment of early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer. For patients with this type of cancer, Nerlynx is the first extended adjuvant therapy, a form of therapy that is taken after an initial treatment to further lower the risk of the cancer coming back. Nerlynx is for adult patients who have been previously treated with a regimen that includes the drug trastuzumab.
HER2-positive breast cancers are aggressive tumors and can spread to other parts of the body, making adjuvant therapy an important part of the treatment plan. Now these patients have an option to prevent this from happening.
Below are stats taken from the Canadian Cancer Society:
It is estimated that in 2017:
26,300 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This represents 25% of all new cancer cases in women in 2017.
5,000 women will die from breast cancer. This represents 13% of all cancer deaths in women in 2017.
On average, 72 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day.
On average, 14 Canadian women will die from breast cancer every day.
230 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 60 will die from breast cancer.
Nerlynx is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking several enzymes that promote cell growth. After two years of doing the study for Nerlynx, 94.2 percent of patients treated had not experienced cancer recurrence or death.
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Ottawa, ON – While the latest cancer statistics are shocking, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network calls on Canadians and the media to take a restrained and balanced view of them.
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Cancer is a dreaded word, especially when there are no viable options. The FDA recently approved a new drug in the US that may have some hope for individuals with numerous cancer indications including lung, head and neck cancer, melanoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. Contact us for more information or clinical trial information.
We are posting a link to this very interesting article from The New York Times. It talks about the alarming rate of colon and rectal cancer in young people. It has been on the increase in every generation born since 1950. Please have a read and be aware. This could be valuable information if you […]
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