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            Cancer Care/Oncology

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            Colorectal Cancer is Rising Among Young Adults

            March 6, 2023
            Early-onset colorectal cancer in those under the age of 50 is rising rapidly according to the National Cancer Institute
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            Diabetes and breast cancer: Q&A with a breast ...

            January 30, 2023
            Around a third of breast cancer patients are also diabetic or pre-diabetic; and, they have unique needs during the breast cancer journey.
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            What you need to know about breast cancer surgical...

            October 28, 2022
            When diagnosed with breast cancer, for many patients, surgery is the first treatment, followed by chemotherapy or radiation.
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            Men can get breast cancer too! Would your guy ...

            October 18, 2022
            While breast cancer in men is rare (less than one percent of all breast cancer cases) it's often diagnosed at a more advanced stage. That's because...

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            How to familiarize yourself through breast self...

            October 12, 2022 by By Tayla Holman
            How to do a self-breast exam: For breast cancer awareness month/mammography day, this article will discuss how to do a self breast exam.

            tags: breast cancer , oncology , self-exam , wellness , women's health

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            Mammograms: what to expect

            October 12, 2022
            What you can expect from and how to prep for your mammogram, a recommended screening schedule, and answers to commonly asked questions.
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            Breast cancer treatments and classifications

            October 3, 2022
            Learn more about breast cancer treatments, as well as the types, grades, and stages of breast cancer.
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            Treatment options for prostate cancer

            July 26, 2022
            Did you know there seven standard treatment options for prostate cancer, with more being studied in clinical trials? Learn more here.

            tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

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            Getting called back after a mammogram

            October 7, 2021
            It can feel scary, getting called back after a mammogram. Learn why it happens and what could happen at your next appointment.

            tags: breast cancer , breast health , mammo , mammogram

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            Screening for colon cancer: you have options

            January 22, 2020
            The American Cancer Society updated their guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings, dropping the age for an initial screening from 50 to 45...

            tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer screenings , guidelines for colorectal cancer

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            How to conduct a breast self‑exam

            October 11, 2019
            Our expert physicians recommend women age 20 and over conduct monthly breast self-exams to catch any signs of breast cancer at its earliest stages...

            tags: breast cancer , breast self-exam , cancer , cancer in women , mammogram

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            Your first mammogram

            October 1, 2019
            National Mammography Day is October 18 this year. We share information that will help you get prepared for your first mammogram.

            tags: breast-cancer , diagnostic mammogram , diagnostic-mammogram , mammogram , screening-mammogram

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            PSA testing: what’s normal?

            September 16, 2019
            Has your doctor recommended PSA screening? Learn more about this test and how it can be used to screen for prostate cancer.

            tags: elevated psa , prostate cancer screening , psa test

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            After cancer

            June 2, 2019
            This Cancer Survivors Day, learn about the emotions a cancer survivor may feel after treatment and ways to cope.

            tags: cancer recurrence , cancer survivor , life after cancer , support group , survival rates

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            What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

            April 17, 2019
            Get the facts on how to check yourself every month for early signs of testicular cancer. It could save your life.

            tags: self-exam , testicular cancer , testicular cancer , testicular cancer awareness

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            Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

            March 15, 2019
            Learn what you need to know about colon cancer. Discover if you should have screening tests.

            tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

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            This must be a mistake! Why non-smokers get lung...

            November 26, 2018
            The average age of someone diagnosed with lung cancer is 70, but a new group of young cancer victims has emerged—non-smokers under 40.
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            Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

            August 23, 2018
            Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. each year.

            tags: colon cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer symptoms , oncology , risk factors for colorectal cancer

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            What is lung cancer?

            August 23, 2018
            Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women ... but what exactly is lung cancer?

            tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer treatment , oncology

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            Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

            August 21, 2018
            There is so much information about breast cancer online, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’ve called out some common myths here...

            tags: breast awareness month , breast cancer , cancer , lumpectomy , mammograms , mastectomy , oncology

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            Prostate cancer screening guidelines

            August 21, 2018
            Be sure to consult your physician on the best screening schedule for you.

            tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa

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            Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

            August 20, 2018
            "If we can detect the polyps before they become abnormal, we can help to prevent the cancer altogether."

            tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , fecal immunochemical test , oncology , rectal cancer

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            Mammograms 101

            August 20, 2018
            A screening mammogram is used to look for signs of breast cancer in women who don't have any symptoms, taking images from two different angles...

            tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , mammogram , oncology

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            What is Breast Cancer?

            August 15, 2018
            A growth in your breast can be benign or malignant. Learn about the cancer stages and how to cope with cancer.

            tags: breast cancer , breast cancer awareness month , cancer , oncology

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            Understanding colorectal cancer

            August 15, 2018
            Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. Learn more about colon/rectal cancer and what you...

            tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

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            Know the signs and symptoms of lung cancer

            August 15, 2018
            The earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of lung ...

            tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

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            What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

            August 14, 2018
            Lung cancer screenings are good ideas for individuals who may be at a high risk for developing lung cancer.

            tags: low-dose ct , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer screening , oncology

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            Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

            August 13, 2018
            Colorectal cancer screening is important to ensure your body stays healthy and also to detect any concerning developments in your body.

            tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

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            Lung cancer risk factors you can control

            August 13, 2018
            Lower your risk for developing lung cancer by not smoking, or quitting smoking if you already do; by avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke; and...

            tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

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