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Know the risk factors, signs and symptoms of lung...

November 20, 2023

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. That's why it's important to know the signs, symptoms and risk factors.

tags: lung cancer

Berry Brain Boost Smoothie recipe

November 2, 2023 by Claudia Zapata, MS, RD - Health Ambassador for Methodist Healthcare

Methodist Hospital Landmark created a custom smoothie in collaboration with La Cantera Resort & Spa.

tags: methodist-hospital-landmark

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What you need to know about cancer remission and...

October 26, 2023

If you have had cancer, you may have questions about remission and recurrence. Learn about cancer recurrence and the stages of remission.

tags: breast health

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Breast cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors

October 26, 2023

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. That's why it's important to know the signs, symptoms and risk factors.

tags: breast cancer

Breast cancer treatments and classifications

October 26, 2023

There are a wide range of treatments for breast cancer. This article discusses the most common treatments, as well as breast cancer types, grades...

tags: breast cancer

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Pediatric cancer: Support for parents

September 28, 2023

Finding out your child has cancer is overwhelming. Here are tips and resources so parents can care for themselves and their children.

tags: cancer , oncology , pediatric cancer

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The impact of blood and bone marrow donation

September 28, 2023

Some of the most common treatments for blood cancer rely on blood and bone marrow donors. Learn about becoming a donor and saving lives.

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Unique advantages of multispecialty surgical hospitals

August 23, 2023 by Heidi Ervin

Multispecialty surgical hospitals like San Antonio's Methodist Hospital Landmark have unique advantages. Learn more about their benefits.

tags: landmark , surgery

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6 skin conditions caused by sun damage

July 3, 2023

Learn about how sun exposure can harm skin, including 6 skin conditions caused by sun damage, and how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays...

tags: cancer prevention , skin , skin cancer , skin conditions , sun , sun damage , uv rays

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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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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

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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

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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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

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

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

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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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