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What to know about breast cancer: Types and treatments

October 7, 2024 by Portsmouth Regional Hospital

We want to help you understand breast cancer. Here are some common breast cancer treatments, types, grades and stages of breast cancer.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , cancer care , oncology

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6 lifestyle habits for a healthy prostate

May 29, 2024 by Portsmouth Hospital

Most men develop prostate problems as they grow older. These tips may reduce symptoms and the risk of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer.

tags: 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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Cancer Care/Oncology

What to know about breast cancer: Types and treatments

6 lifestyle habits for a healthy prostate

Colorectal Cancer is Rising Among Young Adults

Diabetes and breast cancer: Q&A with a breast ...

What you need to know about breast cancer surgical...

Men can get breast cancer too! Would your guy ...

How to familiarize yourself through breast self...

Mammograms: what to expect

Breast cancer treatments and classifications

Treatment options for prostate cancer

Getting called back after a mammogram

Screening for colon cancer: you have options

Average ER Wait Times

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Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Cancer Care/Oncology

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