Health

Like other cancers, lung cancer can metastasize, spreading to other parts of the body from a tumor that has formed in one of the lungs. It spreads from the lungs through the lymphatic and blood systems, and additional tumors form in other organs. Lung cancer that has metastasized can generate new kinds of symptoms and may require modifications in treatment.

One-third of Americans experience heartburn at least once per month and one in 10 experience the problem almost daily. Heartburn is a common issue, but it is treatable. If you think you might be experiencing heartburn, you should understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the condition, so you can reduce your discomfort and improve your quality of life.

Medicare isn’t comprehensive. Most plans have gaps, so Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, policies are designed to subsidize the costs and services that would otherwise land in beneficiaries’ laps.1 Medicare open enrollment may be over, but certain seniors can still purchase Medigap policies. If they’re between the ages of 65 and 65½, then they’re eligible to […]

Cancer is a frightening illness, but brain cancer is particularly scary. According to Cancer.net¹, more than 23,800 adults will be diagnosed with cancerous brain tumors this year – and brain cancer is the 10th leading cause of death for men and women. Brain cancer appears when a tumor of cancerous cells forms in an area […]

This year, more than 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are expected to be diagnosed.1 According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer was once one of the most common types of cancer that a woman could have. Fortunately, in recent years, regularly scheduled Pap tests have caught pre-cancerous cells early on and have saved […]