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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

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Cancer Care/Oncology

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

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

What is lung cancer?

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

Prostate cancer screening guidelines

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

Mammograms 101

What is Breast Cancer?

Understanding colorectal cancer

Know the signs and symptoms of lung cancer

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

Lung cancer risk factors you can control

Average ER Wait Times

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Cancer Care/Oncology

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