Redefining the Bell: A Community of Survivors in Hope 7/5/2023 When a cancer patient finishes chemotherapy or radiation therapy, it has become a tradition to ring a bell to mark the end of one of their treatments.
The 3 Screenings All Men Should Have Today 6/26/2023 Learn about the top three types of cancer affecting men - prostate, testicular and colorectal - and how to stay one step ahead.
Breast Reconstruction Myths Debunked 8/9/2022 Surely, you’ve heard some of these myths about reconstruction options after breast cancer. Here’s the real truth about the procedure.
Breast Cancer Patients Are The Leading Voices of the RadComp Trial 5/3/2022 Proton therapy is an innovative, advanced method of treating breast cancer patients. Learn about The RadComp clinical trial where proton vs photon therapy is tested.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Has Advantage Over Traditional Mammograms 3/24/2020 Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), which combines traditional mammography with 3D technology, allows for more accurate pictures of breast health.
3D Mammograms: How They Work and How Patients Can Benefit 2/14/2020 The mammogram is one of the most important screenings a woman can have for cancer.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: More Accurate Images for Women with Dense Breasts 1/11/2020 Digital Breast Tomosynthesis may be able to detect breast cancer more accurately for women with dense breasts.
What to Expect After Breast Reconstruction: A Timeline 10/2/2019 Getting used to your reconstructed breasts after surgery can be physically and emotionally taxing. This timeline walks you through what to expect.
Precision Cancer Treatment at the Center for Personalized Diagnostics 7/31/2019 Looking at a tumor’s genetic information can provide a clearer picture of a patient’s unique condition and how to best treat it.
HPV and Head and Neck Cancer 4/10/2019 You may have heard that HPV can cause cervical cancer in women. However, HPV has also been found to cause certain kinds of head and neck cancer. Read why its important to know the signs, symptoms and how you can prevent HPV.
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