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Seven Things to Know About Getting a Mammogram
January 04, 2023

Seven Things to Know About Getting a Mammogram

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out this infographic from the American Cancer Society to learn seven things to know about getting a mammogram.  

Cancer Survivor Celebration
January 04, 2023

Cancer Survivor Celebration

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, come cool off with some Kona Ice on Thursday, June 6, and help us celebrate the cancer survivors in our community!

Know Your ABCDE's of Skin Cancer
Alliance Cancer Care Becomes a Novalis Certified Radiosurgery Center
January 04, 2023

Alliance Cancer Care Becomes a Novalis Certified Radiosurgery…

Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, a leading national provider of outsourced healthcare services, announced that one of their cancer care centers, Alliance Cancer Care, has…

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
January 04, 2023

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.  Driven by advancement in research, surgical techniques, genetic discoveries, and much more, it has never been a better time to take action on brain tumors. The…

Treating the World’s Most Common Cancer
January 03, 2023

Treating the World’s Most Common Cancer

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer, one in five…

Alliance Oncology Announces New State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Northwest Alabama
January 03, 2023

Alliance Oncology Announces New State-of-the-Art Cancer…

Singing River Cancer Center to Offer Advanced Cancer Treatment for Patients of the Shoals Region NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, a…

When should I be screened for breast cancer?
October 05, 2022

When should I be screened for breast cancer?

October is breast cancer awareness month.  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, and it accounts for the second highest number of deaths from cancer in women.  According to the CDC,…

Prostate Cancer
September 29, 2022

Prostate Cancer

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a malignancy arising from the glands within the prostate itself.  The formal name is usually an adenocarcinoma.  There are others sometimes, but they are much…

Heart Sparing Radiation Techniques: A Comparison of Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) and Prone
September 29, 2022

Heart Sparing Radiation Techniques: A Comparison of…

Historically, two primary OARs, or organs at risk, have been identified in the treatment of breast cancer, which are the lung and the heart.  Of these two organs, the heart is given higher priority for…

Let's Pack the Pantry!
September 28, 2022

Let's Pack the Pantry!

The Dr. Jeanne Shepherd Fund provides resources for patients receiving radiation treatment at Alliance Cancer Care.  We keep a pantry with food and personal care items to help patients in need, and it…

Human Resource Professional Day
September 26, 2022

Human Resource Professional Day

At Alliance Cancer Care, we L-O-V-E coming to work, and for that, we have to thank our exceptional team of leaders in Human Resources. First, we want to thank our Chief People Officer (CPO), Dr. Harry…