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World Lung Cancer Day 2023
Being that it is World Lung Cancer Day it is important to bring awareness to the signs and symptoms of lung cancer as well as being aware of treatment options. According to the National Cancer Institute,…
What to Expect During Your Simulation Appointment
By Dr. Ashlyn Everett, MD Just scheduled your simulation appointment? Wondering what to expect or how to prepare? Watch the below videos to learn more. Breast Cancer Simulation Learn…
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…
Androgen Deprivation Therapy: What Is It and When Is…
What is Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)? Well, first things first, androgens are a class of steroid hormones the body makes naturally. Androgens are made by the testicles or the ovaries, as well as…
Should I Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, and it accounts for the second highest number of deaths from cancer in men. According…
What is a supplemental cancer policy?
A supplemental cancer policy is insurance separate from your health insurance. It is meant to supplement your income to help with medical expenses not covered by your primary health insurance. These…
How will I pay for my radiation treatments?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis brings with it a multitude of emotions. Trying to figure out how you are going to pay for your treatments can cause added stress and worry. Most people have health insurance…
World Lung Cancer Day
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 230,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed annually in the United States. There are two major subtypes of lung cancer: non-small cell carcinoma and…
Cost of Radiation Treatment
By: Erin Weglage (Patient Advocate) How much will it cost for my radiation? This is a question most of our patients ask. Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is scary, and you are likely concerned with not…
Kick Butts Day
What is National Kick Butts Day? Since 1996, this event has been held to decrease youth smoking rates and advocate for policies to protect our youth from tobacco. Unfortunately, with the decline of cigarette…
What is SBRT for Lung Cancer?
What is SBRT? Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is a technique that precisely targets lung tumors, while at the same time uses very conformal radiation beams to avoid normal tissues. The precision…
Screening Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. While the disease is prevalent across the country, the screening guidelines are not. Prostate cancer screenings have always been somewhat…