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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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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

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: cancer , cancer awareness , cancer survivor , survivorship , survivorship care

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

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

Understand your breast cancer results and treatment...

December 7, 2020

Understanding your mammography results can help determine the treatment option(s) best for you.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , cancer , mammogram , oncology

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

Things you should know about lung cancer

November 18, 2020

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of death. Learn more and how to help prevent it.

tags: cancer , cancersurvivor , cancer survivor , health & wellness , lung cancer , lungcancercancer , lungscreening , lung screening , respiratory safety

5 things to know about testicular cancer

June 12, 2020

Though rare, it is important for all men to learn about testicular cancer and know what to look for should they see any concerning symptoms.

tags: cancer , men’s health , oncology , safety , testicular cancer

Adjusting to a new normal: Life after cancer

June 4, 2020 by Corinne M.

Here are a few simple tricks to help you cope with some of the most common appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , chemotherapy , immunotherapy , radiation , safety

What Are My Surgery Options After Breast Cancer...

October 14, 2019

If you are or have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like to know what treatment and surgery options there are, read our blog...

tags: breast cancer , lupectomy , mastectomy , methodist healthcare , oncology , safety

Does Genetics Increase Your Risk Of Developing...

October 10, 2019

Did you know genetic mutations may increase your risk of developing cancer? Read our blog to determine if you have these genetic risk factors...

tags: brca , breast cancer , genetic mutation , mammograms , methodist health system , safety