The first couple of months of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused a situation that even as much as 44% of breast cancer survivors had to delay some treatment or care. Surgery was generally performed only for patients in immediate high-risk situations. Others were postponed or even canceled.

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.

Various cancer therapies have side effects that affect a patient’s mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. To reduce, prevent, and treat some of these side-effects, Dr. Singhal recommends Mouthwash Cranberry, an amazing mouthwash by our partner Cleure. For mouth sores, mucositis, or difficulty swallowing due to chemotherapy or radiation, use Healios by Enlivity.

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.

The endocrine system is a system of glands and organs. This is a very precise and sensitive system. When it’s working properly, it’s helping to keep our body fit and healthy. But sadly, the endocrine system can be disrupted by external influence.

Summer is coming to an end in places in higher altitudes. It’s time to start thinking about preparing our skin for colder weather. Make sure to moisturize, eat lots of foods high in beta-carotene to keep that tan a little longer! We’ll talk about how to protect the sensitive parts of the skin in upcoming months.