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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREUnderstanding breast cancer treatment options
Mar 20, 2018
Numerous advanced treatment options, such as lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy, are helping women get better faster. Breast cancer surgeon and Telfair Breast Surgery Director Dr. Susan Mahany... Continue Reading -
CANCERTissue damage following radiation therapy? Oxygen ...
Feb 13, 2018
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a proven way to treat radiation wounds some may suffer during cancer treatment. Dr. Sonja Lichtenstein, would care and hyperbaric physician at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Cen... Continue Reading -
CANCERTrueBeam radiation technology allows for more accu...
Jan 16, 2018
Elaine Fox underwent 28 radiation treatments with the TrueBeam device, an advanced linear accelerator capable of delivering the most up-to-date cancer treatment available. Continue Reading -
CANCERHow one image got a lifelong smoker to quit
Dec 12, 2017
Jean Love tried to quit smoking before either cold turkey or with nicotine patches. She never made it more than five months. That was until she started the St. Joseph's/Candler Comprehensive Tobacco C... Continue Reading -
CANCERLung cancer screening detects the disease early, i...
Nov 7, 2017
A way for doctors to check for early signs of lung cancer in heavy smokers is through lung cancer screening. Find out if you qualify. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, CANCERLymphedema and breast cancer: How occupational the...
Oct 17, 2017
Lymphedema is a potential side effect of breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment that can occur within a few months to dozens of years later. Occupational therapists in our Lymphedema Management... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things men should know about a prostate exam
Oct 10, 2017
Getting men to talk about certain medical issues is like pulling teeth for some. But no matter how uncomfortable the topic may be, it could be the difference between life and death. This includes the ... Continue Reading -
CANCERShould I have my genes tested if my mother or gran...
Oct 5, 2017
We inherit a lot of traits from our parents – eye color, hair color, height, facial features. We also could be inheriting a greater risk of getting certain diseases, including cancer. Genetic counseli... Continue Reading -
CANCERCancer Transitions class helps cancer survivors mo...
Jun 1, 2017
After attending the six-week Cancer Transitions class, two-time cancer survivor Brenda Acebes finds herself more confident. She credits the lessons learned in the workshop for her transition. Continue Reading