It's common to feel overwhelmed when you first receive a diagnosis of cancer. One of the most important things you can do during the course of your cancer treatment is to practice good communication with your cancer care team — becoming more informed about your diagnosis and taking charge of determining your own course of treatment helps you feel more in control of the situation. To help you communicate with your care team, here are three important questions to ask after your cancer diagnosis.

Whether you have a back injury, knee injury, or any other injury that requires physical therapy, you may not know exactly what you can expect from it. One of the biggest things for you to know about physical therapy is that even though you will have a physical therapist to help guide you through the entire process, it's really up to you to do all of the work. To make sure that you get the most out of your physical therapy, this article will list a few different things that you can do.

Most things that people come down with are relatively benign, like the common cold, a sore throat, or a rash. These illnesses have the usual symptoms everyone is familiar with, and while annoying, they generally aren't anything to worry about and may not even require treatment. When people have an unfamiliar symptom, especially one that causes pain, then it's natural to worry. Suddenly having a burning sensation when urinating is one of those symptoms.

If you've ever gone through a premature birth, you know how painful they are both physically and mentally. Often, these early births are caused by a multitude of health issues, many of which are heralded by uncontrolled itchiness in your vagina. If this problem is affecting you, treatment is critical to receive from an OB GYN. Itching During Pregnancy May Symptomatic Of Something Serious A few itches in your vagina are normal, but persistent ones are likely caused by a disease known as cervictis.

As you age, you might start noticing a change in your toenails, such as seeing your toenails turn yellow or become thicker. These changes are very common with older people, but you might be able to prevent these things from happening. To do this, you will need to understand why this happens, and you may need to make some changes in your life to help stop your toenails from thickening and turning yellow.

If you have gallstones or an infected gallbladder, your doctor may advise you to have a surgical procedure. Gallbladder removal is one of the many surgical procedures that can be done laparoscopically. That means recovery is usually much quicker and the hospital stay is shorter than surgeries that require a full incision. Here's a look at how laparoscopic gallbladder removal is done and what to expect as you recover from it.

Some people can sleep through anything. You may envy them if you're a person who wakes up at the slightest noise and then can't get back to sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to health consequences and make you irritable and more prone to having accidents. One thing that might help is wearing earplugs when you sleep. To get the best results and protect your ears from infection and injury, custom plugs are the best type to get.

If you have osteoporosis, then your physician may explain to you that you are at risk of developing fractures. Your risks will generally depend on the severity of your condition, and sometimes operative treatments are necessary when a fracture does occur. However, this is not always the case, and many people will prefer non-surgical treatment options. Keep reading to learn about these. Physical Therapy The vast majority of osteoporotic fractures occur along the spinal column.

For sports fans, the idea of going to see a favorite professional sports team live can be highly enticing. If you're planning to see your team in action, whether it's locally or perhaps even on a road trip, the health of your back likely won't be on your mind — but it should be. The last thing you want is for an otherwise memorable live sporting event to leave you with a sore back, but that's exactly what can happen if you aren't careful.

Getting an ultrasound during pregnancy is an opportunity to see your baby and check his or her overall health and development. When getting an ultrasound, it is important to remember a few different things so that you are well prepared. Here are three things to remember when getting an ultrasound during pregnancy.  Go Pee Beforehand  During your ultrasound there will be a lot of pushing on your uterus and surrounding area.