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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREOvarian cancer: A silent killer
Sep 10, 2019
More than 22,500 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Of that, more than half will die from the disease, ranking fifth ... Continue Reading -
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CANCERSix tools to protect your skin against harmful UV ...
Aug 9, 2019
Yes, the sun is unavoidable. But, taking action to protect our skin from harmful UV rays may make getting skin cancer avoidable. LCRP Nurse Navigator Dana Coleman offers six tips to protect your skin. Continue Reading -
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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 8, 2019
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding basal and squamous cell skin cancers
Jul 26, 2019
While very common, the good news about basal and squamous cell cancers is they rarely lead to death. Treatment options range from minimally-invasive surgery, such as Mohs, and reconstruction. Continue Reading -
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CANCERWhat are nurse navigators?
Jun 6, 2019
Your cancer journey can at times be confusing and scary. The good news is you don’t have to face it alone. At the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, a team of navigators help you on y... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding melanoma treatment options
May 24, 2019
Prevention, early detection and new medications have greatly improved skin cancer treatment. Learn more about treatment options here. Continue Reading -
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CANCERCancer Mythconception: Side effects dissipate when...
Apr 19, 2019
Some cancer patients may have no problems after their treatment is complete. Unfortunately some may develop long-term conditions as the result of cancer treatment. We talk about two: lymphedema and pe... Continue Reading -
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CANCERCancer Mythconception: Side effects dissipate when...
Apr 17, 2019
Each cancer case is individualized, so it’s important to understand not everyone will experience the same outcomes following treatment. However, there are some common issues some cancer patients may g... Continue Reading -
CANCERUnderstanding prostate cancer treatment options
Feb 28, 2019
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer discovered in men, after skin cancer. The good news is that it can often be treated successfully and there are a wide range of treatment options. Continue Reading