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Benefits of Breast Conservation Therapy
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but with advancements in medical treatments, there are now more options available than ever before. One such option, Breast Conservation Therapy (BCT), offers…
Navigating Breast Cancer Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and proactive health measures. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, occurring…
Navigating Breast Cancer Treatment: Exploring Modern…
A breast cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, but medical treatments continue to evolve, offering advanced treatment options that are both effective and patient-friendly. Modern radiation…
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…
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
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 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…
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…
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…
Surviving as a Cancer Survivor
With advances in cancer treatment and improvements in screening and early detection, more cancer survivors are alive today in the United States than ever before. The age-adjusted death rate from cancer…
What Are Late Radiation Side Effects?
Radiation is more likely to damage and kill cancer cells than normal cells. This is really why we can use radiation as a cancer treatment in the first place. We could spend an entire blog topic discussing…
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 Do I Need to Treat My Side Effects During Radiation?
Radiation therapy is a type of local treatment. This means that it is focused on a particular part of the body, and does not travel throughout the body. Because of this, radiation treatment causes side…
Coping with Cancer Through the Holidays During the…
As the classic holiday song goes, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But do you know what else the happiest season of all brings? Stress. This year is no exception, especially with the added threat…
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…