Cancer is a dreaded disease that can cause a significant level of psychological distress in the patient and may lead to anxiety or depression. A person who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients have to deal with the emotional, social, and financial consequences of a cancer diagnosis. This has been proven by a clinical study that established the fact that the patients experienced distress during the treatment and had difficulties in making adjustments in their lives in the long term. …

Approximately 34,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each and every year in the United States alone. For those individuals, and those who live worldwide, survival statistics are compiled to give physicians and sufferers an overall look at what they can expect.

Survival rates will depend upon the individual’s overall health, age, the stage of the cancer and the grade of the tumor. At some point survival rates will also depend upon the skills of the oncologists, the surgeon and the ability of the patient to locate effective treatment options. Fortunately, there …

It is true that this world is full of suffering, disease and pain – but mingled in the midst of the darkness are points of light which shine very brightly. Kristen is one of these lights. In order to raise money for children with cancer, Kristen will be shaving her head on March 20, 2010. In this ‘Appearance is Everything’ culture where women spend *billions* on beauty products, this courageous lady will shear her locks to help raise money to save a child. Read her story and then make a donation – even …