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What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

Lung cancer

What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

14 Oct 2021 • 6 Likes

Lung cancer, also known as bronchial carcinoma, is a condition affecting bronchial cells. It is a severe disease, usually diagnosed in adults who have been exposed to cigarette smoke. There are two...

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What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

Castleman disease

What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

13 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Treatments for unicentric Castleman disease (UCD)Surgery is the standard treatment, if it allows to completely remove the lesion. Complete recovery is practically certain, if the surgery allows the...

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Psoriatic arthritis: “I've gone from being extremely active to completely disabled.”

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis: “I've gone from being extremely active to completely disabled.”

13 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes

Hello Bibi4384, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?My name is Brigitte, I'm 51 years old and I'm in a civil union...

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Breast cancer: "Taking care of yourself should be your priority!"

Breast cancer

Breast cancer: "Taking care of yourself should be your priority!"

13 Oct 2021

Hello Muriel, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!Photo courtesy of mumuverger First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?I think I always thought that one day...

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Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

11 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Only a few decades ago obesity was a synonym of wealth , today it is considered a real scourge. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity "is one of the worst epidemics of the XXI century...

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World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

10 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes

Mental health is a topic that has gained more attention in recent years. The national conversation about mental health is often activated by a negative crisis, such as a terrorist...

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Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

7 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, or Kahler's disease, develops when a certain type of white cells (called plasma cells) mutate and start multiplying rapidly and in a...

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Fibromyalgia: “I have to stay active!”

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: “I have to stay active!”

6 Oct 2021 • 5 Likes

Hello véro6339, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a 54-year-old woman, twice divorced, now living alone. I have...

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How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

5 Oct 2021 • 1 Like • 5 comments

4,831 Carenity members participated in our COVID-19 survey across 6 country platforms Our 2020 COVID-19 survey was organised in two waves: the first wave was conducted from 22 June – 14 August,...

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Breast cancer: How to be comfortable in your clothes while in treatment?

Breast cancer

Breast cancer: How to be comfortable in your clothes while in treatment?

4 Oct 2021

Today, 1 in 8 women is at risk of developing breast cancer. This year, over 55,000 women will be diagnosed.With the arrival of the month of October, the 'Pinktober' campaign has started, an awareness...

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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

2 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and how is it diagnosed?Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also referred to as CFS/ME, is a poorly understood condition about which we know very little.E...

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What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

Psychiatry

What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

30 Sep 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is psychedelic therapy? Psychedelic therapy, sometimes known as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), is a type of psychotherapy using plants and compounds that can induce...

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