Melinda Ratini

It’s normal to feel scared, anxious, or depressed when you get a cancer diagnosis. About a third of people recently told they have advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) report feeling depressed. Therapy can help you process and manage your emotions. “It’s normal to go into a state of shock when you learn you have NSCLC.

When Michelle Vacca, 58, was diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) 8 years ago, she was stunned by the reactions of those around her. “The first statement out of everyone’s mouth was, ‘I didn’t know you smoked,’” said Vacca, an office manager in Orange County, California. “I didn’t, but that’s not the point.

Experts have long known that yogurt is a health-boosting food rich in protein, calcium, and other important nutrients. But some studies are exploring a specific question: Can yogurt help prevent colon cancer? To understand the answer, it’s important to understand more about the ecosystem of microbes that live in your intestine. There are trillions of these bacteria, and some help protect your body, while others cause inflammation or even tumor growth.