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Cancer and Nutrition: Eating Well in the Heat of Summer
Good nutrition is essential during cancer treatment, and summer offers a bounty of seasonal foods that can help you feel your best. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and hydrating meals not only support your immune system but also help manage treatment side effects.
Understanding Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month—a time to shed light on a group of rare but serious cancers that often go unnoticed. While they make up only about 1% of all adult cancers, sarcomas can affect anyone at any age, and early detection can make a significant difference.
Hydration and Healing: Staying Well During Summer Cancer Treatment
Summer brings sunshine, warmth, and outdoor fun—but for those undergoing cancer treatment, it also brings added challenges. Heat and humidity can increase the risk of dehydration, especially when combined with side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, or medications.
National Cancer Survivors Month—Celebrating Strength and Resilience
June is National Cancer Survivors Month—a time to celebrate those who have faced cancer and come through with courage, hope, and determination. It’s also a moment to recognize the caregivers, providers, and loved ones who stand beside them.
Brain Cancer Symptoms, Causes & Types – What Patients Should Know
Being diagnosed with brain cancer can feel overwhelming, but treatment has come a long way. Depending on the type, size, location, and whether the tumor is benign or malignant, your care team will develop a personalized plan to provide the best chance for recovery and quality of life.
Brain Cancer Awareness—Know the Signs, Share the Facts
Brain Cancer Awareness is about more than a diagnosis—it’s about education, early detection, and support for those impacted. Although brain cancer is relatively rare, it can be life-altering. Raising awareness helps ensure symptoms aren’t ignored and encourages people to seek timely care.
Understanding Bladder Cancer: Signs, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, particularly affecting older adults and more frequently diagnosed in men than women. As with many cancers, early detection can significantly improve outcomes, which makes awareness of symptoms and risk factors critically important.
Understanding Your Options: Skin Cancer Treatment Paths
Being diagnosed with skin cancer can be overwhelming—but the good news is that skin cancer is often highly treatable, especially when caught early. There are several effective treatment options, and the best approach depends on the type, location, and stage of your cancer, as well as your overall health.
Protect Your Skin — Prevention Tips for Skin Cancer
Sunshine is good for the soul, but too much can damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. The good news? Most skin cancers are preventable with a few smart habits.
Cervical Cancer Prevention
By adopting healthy lifestyle choices and taking advantage of available vaccinations, women can significantly reduce their risk of developing this disease. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifestyle choices and vaccination in cervical cancer prevention.
Cervical Cancer Screening and Guidelines
Regular screenings can identify abnormalities in the cervix before they develop into cancerous cells. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of cervical cancer screening and the guidelines to follow.
Be Aware: Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical attention promptly is crucial for early detection and treatment. Here are some common symptoms of cervical cancer that every woman should be aware of:
Exploring the Risk Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Cervical Cancer
In this blog post, we will explore the various risk factors associated with Cervical cancer.
Understanding Cervical Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, most often in women over the age of 30.
Breast Reconstruction, Physical and Emotional Healing
Breast cancer is a journey that encompasses not only physical challenges but also emotional and psychological hurdles. For many women, the prospect of breast surgery, mastectomy in particular, can be daunting. At cCARE, we have assembled an expert team of comprehensive breast cancer care, addressing not only the eradication of cancer but also the restoration of a woman’s self-esteem and confidence through breast reconstruction.
Self-Care Breast Cancer Treatment Tips With Dr. Christine Chang-Halpenny
Hi, I’m Dr. Chang-Halpenny. I’m a radiation oncologist. Here are some self-care tips for when you’re going through radiation for breast cancer.
Testicular Cancer Treatment & Overview With Dr. Joel Lamon
I’m Joel Lamon and I’m a medical oncologist at cCARE. It’s important to know that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American Caucasian males below the age of 40. And I don’t think there’s a better age group for having a malignancy and being associated with denial about symptoms than in that age group and gender.
When Is a Sore Throat a Serious Threat? When It’s a Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are cancers of the cells that line the head and neck cavity areas, which include the passages from the nose and mouth back toward the throat and down slightly toward the vocal cords. Although head and neck cancers only make up 4% of all cancers in the United States, they still pose a great danger.
A Radiation Oncologist’s Insights on Battling Bladder Cancer
Although bladder cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer found in the United States, I know from talking with my patients and their family members that it can be one of the most misunderstood as well. Many of the symptoms of bladder cancer, which develops when the cells in the bladder’s lining begin to grow out of control, are similar to symptoms of other medical conditions. This can cause people to overlook bladder cancer as a possibility.