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Understanding Cancer Survivorship: Life After Treatment
Cancer survivorship begins at the time of a cancer diagnosis and continues throughout the rest of a person’s life. While completing treatment is an important milestone, many patients find that life after cancer comes with new questions, challenges, and adjustments....
Bladder Cancer Awareness: Blood in Your Urine Should Never Be Ignored
Bladder cancer awareness starts with recognizing symptoms that should never be ignored, including blood in the urine. While this symptom can be caused by several conditions, it is important to have it evaluated by a healthcare provider as soon as possible. Bladder...
Skin Cancer Awareness: How to Protect Your Skin Year Round
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but many cases can be prevented through sun protection and early detection. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to understand the risks associated with sun exposure and the steps you can take...
Women’s Health Month: Cancer Screenings Every Woman Should Prioritize
Women’s health month is an important reminder for women to prioritize cancer screenings that can help detect disease early, when treatment is often most effective. Regular screenings play a critical role in identifying cancers before symptoms appear and improving...
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – Why Self-Exams and Early Detection Matter
Testicular cancer awareness and early detection can make a life-saving difference, especially for younger men. Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early, yet many men are unaware of the symptoms or the importance of regular self-exams....
Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month – Signs You Should Not Ignore
Head and neck cancer symptoms can sometimes seem minor at first but recognizing them early can make a meaningful difference in diagnosis and treatment outcomes. During Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to understand the warning signs and know when...
Living with Multiple Myeloma: What Patients and Families Should Know
Living with multiple myeloma can be physically and emotionally challenging, but understanding the disease and available treatments can help patients and families navigate the journey with more confidence and support. What Is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a...
Understanding Kidney Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and the Power of Early Detection
Kidney cancer is often caught by chance, but recognizing symptoms and understanding risk factors can help you take control of your health and catch it early. What is Kidney Cancer? Kidney cancer begins in the tissues of the kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs located...
Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond
Colon cancer screening saves lives, and if you’re 45 or older, now is the time to start. Regular screening can help detect colon cancer early, when it’s most treatable, and even prevent it by finding and removing precancerous polyps. Why Screening Matters Colon cancer...
Why Early Detection Matters: A Guide to Cancer Screenings
Early cancer detection can save lives. When cancer is found in its earliest stages, it is often easier to treat, less likely to have spread, and associated with better outcomes. That is why routine screenings are such a powerful part of cancer prevention and care. As...
Understanding Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
Gallbladder and bile duct cancer are rare but serious cancers that affect the organs responsible for storing and transporting bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Because symptoms can be subtle or appear late, awareness and early evaluation are critical to...
National Cancer Prevention Month: What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk
Lowering your cancer risk starts with understanding the steps you can take today to support long-term health. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on prevention, education, and early action that can reduce the risk of developing cancer over a...