Cancer Information & Treatment For Seniors

Contact cancer survivors for 1-on-1 support

Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer to provide a 1-on-1 connection with both caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience.

The service is free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.

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American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/ According to the American Cancer Society here are some of the common signs associated with different types of cancer:

Breast Cancer

  • A lump or swelling in the breast
  • Nipple pain or turning inward
  • Redness, scaliness of the nipple or breast skin
  • Discharge from the nipple other than breast milk

Lung Cancer

  • A cough that does not go away
  • Chest pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Bloody or rust-colored spit or phlegm

Colorectal Cancer

  • Change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation, which lasts for more than a few days
  • Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
  • Cramping or steady pain in the abdominal area
  • Weakness or fatigue

Prostate Cancer

  • Blood in the urine
  • Impotence
  • Pain in the hips, spine, ribs
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a life-threatening, terminally ill disease caused by exposure to asbestos 
 
Treatmestothelioma.org exists to help mesothelioma victims and their families and to provide palliative care and comprehensive information through articles, pictures, and educational videos. These resources will help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy.  
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​If you or a loved one has served in the military look at this page dedicated to Mesothelioma Guidance for Veterans.

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Ovarian Cancer

  • Bloating or fullness in the abdomen
  • Unusual abdominal or lower back pain
  • Unusual lack of energy
  • Constipation or diarrhea

Pancreatic Cancer

  • Jaundice
  • Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
  • Pain in the abdomen or back
  • Digestive problems

 Oral Cancer

  • Sore or pain in the mouth that does not go away
  • Difficulty chewing or swallowing
  • Lump or mass in the neck
  • Persistent white or red patch on the gums, tongue, ton­sils or lining of the mouth

Identifying Malignant Melanoma

Check yourself regularly
  • One half of a mole does not match the other
  • The border of the mole is blurred or ragged
  • The mole has a variety of colors, often shades of brown, tan, or black, with patches of pink, ref, white or blue.
  • The mole or lesion is new or at least 1/4 inch in diameter
  • The mole is changing in size, shape, or color.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on these pages is not intended to substitute for the advice of a physician