For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cCARE Is on a Myth-Busting Mission
California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence (cCARE) experts acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month by clearing up common misconceptions, hoping to save lives and help more women heal better.
Insights on Breast Cancer Signs, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Treatment
Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, each woman has a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer within her lifetime. Approximately 1 in 39 women will die from breast cancer. With these high statistics, it is important that women know the basics about breast cancer signs, screening and treatments.
To Boost Breast Cancer Awareness, Our Fresno-Based Breast Surgeon Clears up Misconceptions
To effectively fight breast cancer, you need to know – and avoid – the myths that surround it
Parade Held for Madera Man Who Beat Hodgkins Lymphoma
Jose Flores is the owner of Joe’s Mobile Tint and started the tint shop last year. On the same day of his grand opening, Flores suffered a medical emergency, where it was discovered he had Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Dr. Eisenberg Discusses PSA Prostate Cancer Screening with Healthline
Dr. Steven Eisenberg of cCARE shares his expertise on the use of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing when conducting prostate cancer screening. While early detection of this cancer by PSA testing can lead to to unnecessary treatment in certain circumstances, it is still a powerful tool in detecting early cases of the disease.
Managing Weight Loss or Gain Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Maintaining a good fighting weight can help you go the distance in your bout with cancer
How You Can Support Cancer Patients
Cancer affects the person, his or her friends and family. Our tips for listening, keeping it normal and the do’s & don’ts of supportive care can help you alleviate a loved one’s anxiety.
Dr. Rao Speaks with “The Doctors” About Frustrations with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Dr. Ravi Rao spoke with Drs. Travis Stork, Sonia Bartra and Andrew Ordon of “The Doctors” TV show about the difficulties a cCARE patient, Norma, had to endure just to get her prescribed medications. Dr. Rao discussed pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), who act as a “middle man” between the patient and his/her insurance company. PBMs are not physicians.
Dr. Rao Comments on Study’s Implications on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Dr. Ravi Rao commented on a single-center study of elderly patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which found that a reduction in chemotherapy dosage did not reduce the survival rate. This study, published in Clinical Oncology News, indicated that lowering the treatment dosage resulted in better tolerability than a standard dosing.
Dr. Anthony Addresses the Importance of Prostate Cancer Exams
Sometimes health issues trigger enough fear to cause patients to avoid necessary exams. Prostate cancer is one of those, although like many cancers, early detection can make a huge difference. The San Diego Union-Tribune article reminds men of the importance of detection exams, reporting that the digital rectal exam (DRE) causes the most hesitation.