The flu can be really uncomfortable as it is, but it can be even more so for people whose immune systems have been impaired by cancer or cancer treatment. Cancer patients and survivors can be at higher risk for complications from the flu. This is why it’s necessary for their caregivers and family members to take steps to prevent flu from spreading in the first place.

A lot of cosmetics we can find on shelves of stores have hormone disruptors in their ingredients. Hormone disruptors are known to affect how estrogen and other hormones act in the body, by barring them or imitating them, which throws the body off its natural hormonal balance.

Carcinoid syndrome is a rare type of cancer. People often ask: why the zebra for carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer awareness? In medical school, students are told, “When you hear hoofbeats, you assume it’s horses, not zebras.” This is analogous to what happens in medicine.

It’s November, the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This is the time to wear the purple ribbon and help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in your community. H&B gladly joins this cause.

There are many cancer-related misconceptions out there, especially online. We at H&B know this can be dangerous and harmful for cancer patients. This is why we compiled a short list of the most common myths surrounding cancer.

The global rate of cancer incidence is anticipated to grow considerably over the following decades. This is considered to be a consequence of economic and demographic transitions happening worldwide, but also of our lifestyle choices. Smoking, alcohol misuse, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, and also reproductive and hormonal factors are considered as causes of cancer and main objectives for primary prevention.

With the rising global weight of cancer, it is not surprising that cancer has become one of the most Googled diseases. But how can patients steer through the jungle of online health information without getting misinformed or even scammed?

October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity for increased attention to early detection and treatment. Also, we at H&B want to draw more attention to palliative care of this disease.

Among other awareness raising opportunities, September is also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We at H&B know that more can be done to raise awareness of this terrible illness that is estimated to take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year.

September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to focus our attention on childhood cancer. We at H&B wish to emphasize the importance of life-saving research and join efforts to make a difference for children diagnosed with any type of cancer.