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CANCERUnderstanding basal and squamous cell skin cancers
Jul 26, 2019
While very common, the good news about basal and squamous cell cancers is they rarely lead to death. Treatment options range from minimally-invasive surgery, such as Mohs, and reconstruction. Continue Reading -
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CANCERWhat are nurse navigators?
Jun 6, 2019
Your cancer journey can at times be confusing and scary. The good news is you don’t have to face it alone. At the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, a team of navigators help you on y... Continue Reading -
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CANCERCancer Mythconception: Side effects dissipate when...
Apr 19, 2019
Some cancer patients may have no problems after their treatment is complete. Unfortunately some may develop long-term conditions as the result of cancer treatment. We talk about two: lymphedema and pe... Continue Reading -
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CANCERCancer Mythconception: Side effects dissipate when...
Apr 17, 2019
Each cancer case is individualized, so it’s important to understand not everyone will experience the same outcomes following treatment. However, there are some common issues some cancer patients may g... Continue Reading -
CANCERUnderstanding prostate cancer treatment options
Feb 28, 2019
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer discovered in men, after skin cancer. The good news is that it can often be treated successfully and there are a wide range of treatment options. Continue Reading -
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CANCERWhat is radiation therapy?
Jan 17, 2019
Radiation has been used to treat patients for more than 100 years. Many advances have been made to ensure radiation therapy is safe and effective to treat cancer patients, as well as other pain manage... Continue Reading -
CANCERThree ways to lower your risk of lung disease
Nov 27, 2018
As we age, our risk for lung disease naturally increases. While we can’t slow down aging, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting lung cancer, COPD or other lung diseases and condit... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things you should know about lung cancer scre...
Nov 6, 2018
In an effort to find lung cancer early, when it’s more likely treatable, high-risk patients are encouraged to have annual CT scans for lung cancer. Here's what you need to know about lung cancer scree... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding colon cancer treatment options
Aug 9, 2018
A colorectal cancer treatment plan is determined by the location, size and stage of the tumor. While each case is individualized, it’s important for patients and their families to understand all their... Continue Reading