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CANCERWhat is radiation therapy?
Jan 17, 2019
Radiation has been used to treat patients for more than 100 years. Many advances have been made to ensure radiation therapy is safe and effective to treat cancer patients, as well as other pain manage... Continue Reading -
CANCERThree ways to lower your risk of lung disease
Nov 27, 2018
As we age, our risk for lung disease naturally increases. While we can’t slow down aging, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting lung cancer, COPD or other lung diseases and condit... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things you should know about lung cancer scre...
Nov 6, 2018
In an effort to find lung cancer early, when it’s more likely treatable, high-risk patients are encouraged to have annual CT scans for lung cancer. Here's what you need to know about lung cancer scree... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding staging and types of breast cancer
Oct 25, 2018
Invasive versus non-invasive. HER2 positive. HER2 negative. Hormone positive or negative. What does it all mean when it comes to understanding your and someone you love’s breast cancer? Dr. Howard A. ... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding colon cancer treatment options
Aug 9, 2018
A colorectal cancer treatment plan is determined by the location, size and stage of the tumor. While each case is individualized, it’s important for patients and their families to understand all their... Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, CANCERYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 7, 2018
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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CANCERFour sneaky ways you are exposing your skin to can...
Jul 3, 2018
Most of us know the best ways to protect our skin from the sun: wearing sunscreen and avoiding the sun during peak hours. However, there are some things you may be doing that you don't even realize ar... Continue Reading -
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CANCERLCRP joins initiative to reduce colon cancer death...
Jun 5, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler and the LCRP have joined a national initiative to prevent colorectal cancer deaths. 80% by 2018 is striving to prevent more than 200,000 deaths from colorectal cancer. Continue Reading -
CANCERUnderstanding lung cancer treatment options
May 24, 2018
There are several ways to treat lung cancer depending on stage and type. Our experts discuss your options for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and tobacco cessation. Continue Reading