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CANCERFive things men should know about a prostate exam
Oct 10, 2017
Getting men to talk about certain medical issues is like pulling teeth for some. But no matter how uncomfortable the topic may be, it could be the difference between life and death. This includes the ... Continue Reading -
CANCERShould I have my genes tested if my mother or gran...
Oct 5, 2017
We inherit a lot of traits from our parents – eye color, hair color, height, facial features. We also could be inheriting a greater risk of getting certain diseases, including cancer. Genetic counseli... Continue Reading -
CANCERCancer Transitions class helps cancer survivors mo...
Jun 1, 2017
After attending the six-week Cancer Transitions class, two-time cancer survivor Brenda Acebes finds herself more confident. She credits the lessons learned in the workshop for her transition. Continue Reading -
CANCERHere’s how mole mapping at the Lewis Cancer & Rese...
May 9, 2017
Did you know moles are harbingers of melanoma, the second most deadly form of cancer? To help detect and prevent skin cancers, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion uses the latest mole-mapping technol... Continue Reading -
CANCERMelanoma cancer patient feels ‘blessed’ to partici...
Mar 30, 2017
The Sun City resident is participating in the clinical trial for Keytruda, nicknamed the "Jimmy Carter Drug." He shares his story and why he recommends clinical trials for others. LCRP Clinical Oncolo... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTH, CANCERFive common misconceptions about palliative care
Mar 7, 2017
Palliative care focuses on attending to the needs of the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Even though the conception has been around for decades, there are ... Continue Reading -
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CANCERColon Cancer Survivor Carol Lunden: Building a Gre...
Feb 28, 2017
Learning she had colon cancer was a shock for Carol Lunden. But like most things in her life, she faced it head on. Continue Reading