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Why Do We Use Chemotherapy with Radiation?
February 01, 2023

Why Do We Use Chemotherapy with Radiation?

By Sarah Joy Patterson-Webb MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC Your doctors may recommend that you receive chemotherapy while you are receiving radiation treatment. You may see or hear this be called concurrent treatment,…

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.  

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,…

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…