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Benefits of Breast Conservation Therapy
October 27, 2023

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 20, 2023

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 Radiation Techniques
October 02, 2023

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…

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,…

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…

Androgen Deprivation Therapy: What Is It and When Is It Used?
September 06, 2022

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?
August 31, 2022

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…

Screening Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
September 10, 2021

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…