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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...

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...

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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.

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.

After cancer

June 2, 2019

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

When is a partial nephrectomy the right treatment...

May 15, 2019 by Blake Moore, MD

Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers for both men and women. If you're diagnosed with kidney cancer your doctor may recommend treatment...

tags: kidney , kidney surgery , nephrectomy , partial kidney removal , partial nephrectomy

New Guidelines for Mammograms

April 19, 2019 by Jeffery Weigle, MD

Understand the new FDA mammogram policy and what it means for your next screening.

tags: breast cancer risk , breast density , dense breasts , fda , mammogram

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 awareness

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.

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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Supporting a Loved One with Prostate Cancer

March 13, 2019

Dr. Timothy Bradford discusses how partners, family members or other caretakers can support a loved one with prostate cancer.

tags: caregiver , erectile dysfunction , family , incontinence , living with prostate cancer , loved one , mental health , partner , prostate cancer , prostate surgery , radiation , support , supporting , watch and wait

Prostate Cancer: How Your Life Might Change at...

March 11, 2019

Dr. Timothy Bradford discusses how prostate cancer can affect your life, from diagnosis through surgery and into the future.

tags: mens health , prostate cancer , prostate cancer surgery

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.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

November 19, 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 ...

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

November 12, 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...

Mammograms: What to Expect

October 15, 2018

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

October 1, 2018

It’s important to know the proactive steps you can take to keep your body healthy. Cancer screening is a crucial part of maintaining your body's...

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

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

September 17, 2018

Cancer screening is a crucial part of maintaining your body's health. Regular screenings can detect cancer at early stages which, in turn, may...

Prostate Cancer FAQs

September 10, 2018

Considering that cancer is a leading cause of death among men — and that women are 100 percent more likely than men to visit their doctor...

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

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

Prostate cancer screenings 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

Prostate Cancer FAQs

August 21, 2018

Very high risk – those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65.

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

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

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

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

August 20, 2018

Treatment is withheld until symptoms appear.

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

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

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

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

Mammograms What to Expect

August 15, 2018

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer screening , breast mri , breast ultrasound , mammogram , oncology

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

Colorectal cancer screening: Why is it important?

August 14, 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

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

New Guidelines Recommend Colorectal Cancer Screening...

June 8, 2018

The American Cancer Society now recommends that adults who are at average risk of developing colorectal cancer should be screened for the disease...

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

New Study Finds Some Women With Breast Cancer ...

June 8, 2018

A landmark study presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting looked at a genetic test done on tumors in many early...

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Cancer Care/Oncology

Screening for colon cancer: you have options

How to conduct a breast self‑exam

Your first mammogram

PSA testing: what’s normal?

After cancer

When is a partial nephrectomy the right treatment...

New Guidelines for Mammograms

What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

Supporting a Loved One with Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer: How Your Life Might Change at...

This Must Be A Mistake! Why Non-Smokers Get Lung...

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

Mammograms: What to Expect

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

Prostate Cancer FAQs

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

What is lung cancer?

Prostate cancer screenings guidelines

Prostate Cancer FAQs

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

Mammograms 101

What is Breast Cancer?

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Mammograms What to Expect

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer screening: Why is it important?

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

New Guidelines Recommend Colorectal Cancer Screening...

New Study Finds Some Women With Breast Cancer ...