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Improving Communication for Cancer Patients with Hearing or Language Impairments

When a patient receives a serious medical diagnosis like cancer, it can trigger a flood of questions. How does the disease progress? What may stop its spread? How should one cope with the emotions that accompany diagnosis and treatment? Most importantly, patients need to know what important healthcare decisions lie ahead. For most, there are …

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Advocate Radiation Oncology doctor explains cervical cancer screening to patient

Cervical Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Getting Screened

Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which connects the vagina to the uterus. In the United States, for every 100,000 women, there are 8 new cervical cancer cases each year. The good news is that when cervical cancer is found early, it is very treatable, and most women have a high survival rate. Two tests …

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Medical Breakthroughs for Patients with Metastatic Cancer

As oncologists, we are constantly seeking better ways to treat patients. Our goals are to find and incorporate more effective approaches especially for patients and diseases that currently have limited options. We must continuously follow emerging research so that we can be as up to date as possible. In this article we will review some …

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It’s Time to Prioritize Screening for Prostate Cancer

During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed each year in September, Advocate Radiation Oncology is raising awareness about the importance of proactive screening for prostate cancer in men aged 50 and above. According to The American Cancer Society, roughly one in nine men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer …

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The Importance of Mental Health Care for Cancer Patients: Caring for the Whole Person

Cancer and the process around its treatment can have a profound effect on the whole person. We often focus on the physical aspects of cancer, but it is important to recognize the mental aspects associated with this diagnosis as well. An individual’s mental and emotional well-being before, during and after treatment demands our focus through …

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Protect Your Skin from Harmful UV Exposure

Did you know that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light constitutes the greatest risk factor for melanoma? Countless studies have long established the connection between harmful UV exposure and skin cancer. Most UV exposure originates as energy from the sun, reaching the surface of our planet as two types of UV light: UVA rays and UVB …

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Family Integrative Medicine celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month in support of annual women's wellness visits to treat women's health conditions

Recognizing Resilience During National Cancer Survivor Month 

Every June, the country celebrates National Cancer Survivor Month. During this month, the first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivor Day. There are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, someone is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the rest of their life. …

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