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Listed below are some helpful links for those affected by brain cancer, bladder cancer, cancer in general, and rheumatoid arthritis(RA), as well as helpful links for senior adults:

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greymatters.us                     Website for a brain tumor support group in the Dallas, Texas area.  Meets monthly in 
​                                             Plano.

www.virtualtrials.com            Easily the most important website for information for newly diagnosed patients with
                                             brain tumors, what clinical trials are available, and the major brain tumor centers
                                             in the United States.  They can even help with financial support through the
                                             Musella Foundation.

www.braintumor.org             Website for the National Brain Tumor Society with helpful information and ways to get 
                                            involved in fighting brain tumors and helping to find a cure.

www.abta.org                        Website for American Brain Tumor Association with helpful information.

www.bcan.org                       Website for Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.  Contains much information about the
                                             disease, treatment, and other help available.


www.cancer.org                     Website for the American Cancer Society.

www.arthritis.org                    Website with information about all types of arthritis.  So much valuable information and
                                              helpful resources.  I have used it to find info about Rheumatoid Arthritis since my 
                                              diagnosis in 2017.
                                              
rawarrior.com                         Website with valuable information regarding the treatment of RA and how to cope with 
                                              the disease.

​stroke.org                               The website of the American Stroke Association with very helpful information surrounding
                                               strokes.
                                               
retireguide.com/medicare/coverage/conditions-and-treatments/cancer
                                                   A guide about Medicare and cancer treatment. Covers surgery, chemotherapy, 
                                                   radiation, and answers to commonly asked questions.

retireguide.com/guides/senior-benefits-discounts/   General Medicare information

www.madisontrust.com/client-resources/articles/retirement-planning-guide-for-seniors/  Information for retirement planning 
 


Listed below are some additional helpful links with valuable information regarding cancer prevention:

How to Safely Get Vitamin D From Sunlight
www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-from-sun
22 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help Prevent Cancer (and Ideas for Preparing Them)
foodiestoday.com/22-foods-scientifically-proven-to-help-prevent-cancer-and-ideas-for-preparing-them/
Quitting Smoking
www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/qtsmk
11 Cleaning Ingredients that Have Been Linked to Cancer
greencleaningreviews.com/11-cleaning-ingredients-that-have-been-linked-to-cancer
The "Toxic Twenty" Cosmetic Ingredients and Contaminants
https://cdn3.ewg.org/sites/default/files/u352/EWG_Toxic20LIst_CO2.pdf
The Top Rated Carcinogen-Free Cleaning Products
cleaningproductreviews.info/the-top-rated-carcinogen-free-cleaning-products-2/
Indoor Air Pollution: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-indoor-pollution
What Do I Do if My Drinking Water Has Arsenic?
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/what-to-do-with-arsenic-in-water/
7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Cancer Prevention
https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/article.aspx?id=42b22a30-cc62-4de2-a7d1-fd93faa4063c

NOTE:  ALWAYS DISCUSS ANY ADDITIONAL STEPS YOU TAKE TO TRY TO STAY CANCER FREE WITH YOUR DOCTOR.  THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR AM I A DOCTOR.


Listed below are some helpful links for older adults dealing with financial hardship and other issues in this challenging time of COVID-19:

Seniors and Financial Hardship
www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/seniors-debt/
COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults
www.ncoa.org/ncoa_acf/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/
Staying Active During Coronavirus
www.visitingangels.com/knowledge-center/senior-health-and-well-being/5-ways-seniors-can-stay-active-during-covid-19-social-distancing/499
Coronavirus Impacts of Older Workers
www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-economic-impact-older-workers.html

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