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Colorectal Cancer is Rising Among Young Adults

March 13, 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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Nutrition and survivors

June 4, 2022

Optimize your health on your cancer journey with these tips on nutrition and food sanitation.

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Managing fear of recurrence

June 4, 2022

The thought of cancer returning can be scary, but it doesn't have to control your life and consume your mind.

tags: cancer , nurse navigator , oncology

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Survivorship and navigation

June 4, 2022

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Nurse navigators are here to answer questions and guide you through your cancer journey.

tags: cancer , nurse navigator , oncology

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How to spot early symptoms of colon cancer

February 28, 2022

With colorectal cancer on the rise in young adults, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.

tags: colon cancer , colorectalcancer , knowyourrisk , screening , symptoms

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Do you need the HPV vaccine?

January 3, 2022

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. Here's how to protect yourself.

tags: cervical cancer , hpv , hpv vaccine , pap smear , womens health

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Understanding lung cancer and treatment options

October 31, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, here's what you need to know about available treatment options.

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer treatment , radiation , surgery , treatment options

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Questions about e-cigarettes

October 31, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

The use of electronic cigarettes is on the rise, but are e-cigarettes any different from regular cigarettes? Here's what to know.

tags: e-cigarettes , electronic cigarettes , lung cancer , smoking , vaping

Diagnosing lung cancer: What you should know

October 4, 2021

Do you know the symptoms of lung cancer? Here's what to look for and how its diagnosed.

tags: bronchoscopy , cancer , cancerdiagnosis , diagnosis , earlydetection , knowyourrisk , lungcancer , pulmonologist , risk , smoking , symptoms

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How much do genetics impact the risk for breast...

October 1, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

What causes breast cancer? And what role do genetics play? Here's what you need to know.

tags: bca , breastcancer , breastcancerawareness , geneticcounseling , genetics , knowyourrisk , makeyourmammogram , mammogram

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Blood cancer treatment during COVID-19

September 6, 2021 by Sarah Cannon

If you or a loved one has blood cancer, you may have discussed a bone and marrow transplant, but still have questions in light of COVID-19.

tags: bloodcancer , bloodcancertreatment , bmt , bonemarrowtransplant , bonemarrowtransplantbmt , covid19 , covid-19-blog , safetyprecautions , stemcelltransplant

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9 of the worst health mistakes men make

September 6, 2021

6 out of 10 men don't go to the doctor when they should. But do you know the real consequences of that startling statistic?

tags: menshealth , preventativehealth , screenings , substanceabuse

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Am I a Candidate for Cervical Cancer Screening?

September 6, 2021

Unsure if you should be screened for cervical cancer? Here's what you need to know.

tags: cancer , cancerscreening , cancer screening , cervical , cervicalcancer , cervical cancer , cervicalcancerscreening , gardasil , genitalwarts , genital warts , hpv , hpvtest , hpv test , humanpapillomavirus , human papillomavirus , papsmear , pap smear , pediatrics womens health , screening , vaccine , womenshealth

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Top ten health tips for women

September 6, 2021

No matter if you're young, pregnant, or post-menopausal, we've got you covered with these top ten health tips for women.

tags: anxiety , calcium , caregiver , cervicalcancer , cpr-saves-lives , discrimination , harassment , heartdisease , hormones , hpv , medication , menopause , obgyn , osteoporosis , pregnancy , riskfactors , teenager , womenshealth

How to conduct a breast self-exam

June 8, 2021

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 , women

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Can eating red and processed meats really cause...

June 8, 2021

Red and processed meats may up our cancer risk. Read more to find out whether or not you need to change your diet.

tags: colorectalcancer , diet , healthmatters , redmeat

Why you should always say 'no' to tobacco

June 8, 2021

Tobacco is harmful in countless ways to your health. Read how you can improve your health if you quit smoking today.

tags: cigar , cigars , e-cigarettes , hookah , lung cancer , nicotine , quit smoking , quitting smoking , smokeless tobacco , smoking , tobacco , vaping

What to do for follow-up cancer care

June 8, 2021

It is important as a cancer survivor to be aware of your health following treatment and diligent about follow-up care.

tags: bloodcancertreatment , cancer , cancer awareness , cancer survivor , survivorship , survivorship care

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Colorectal cancer screening: Why is it important?

March 22, 2021

Colon polyps are a common finding in colorectal screenings. It is important to remove these polyps before they may become cancerous.

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Understanding colorectal cancer

March 8, 2021

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. How does it function and what are the symptoms?

tags: colorectal , colorectalcancer , colorectalcancerawareness

When should I start to get a mammogram?

December 4, 2020

Mammograms are the best method for early detection, which has shown to provide more options for treatment and a better chance of survival.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , cancer , mammogram , oncology , women’s health

Things to know before you get a mammogram

November 27, 2020

Mammography is key to early detection of breast cancer. Find out what you can expect when making your appointment to getting your results.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , cancer , mammogram , women's health

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