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December 20, 2019
Heartache at home inspires passion for helping patients battle cancerDr. Jeffrey Weber explains how the loss of his daughter, Annie, to soft tissue sarcoma inspires his work as a Gastroenterologist at CTCA Phoenix.
December 18, 2019
Keeping a healthy sex life after cancer treatmentChanges in sexual function or libido for both sexes most often come as a result of cancer treatment. Learn more.
December 18, 2019
Radon and lung cancer: What to know to reduce your riskCigarette smoking causes at least 80 percent of lung cancer deaths in the United States. Less commonly known is lung cancer’s connection to radon.
December 17, 2019
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstructionThe 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
December 16, 2019
Fighting cancer one pound at a timeWith the holiday season on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about the diet and exercise pitfalls that come around the most wonderful time of the year. Getting your weight in check before the holidays may be especially important.
December 16, 2019
Strange places to look for skin cancerMany of us know that cancerous spots can appear in areas that get direct sun, like the face, arms and neck. But body parts that aren’t so visible, or as closely inspected, can also harbor unseen spots that may go undetected and, therefore, escape early intervention.
December 13, 2019
Breast cancer gives oncologist insights into patient journeyDr. Karen Smorowski says her experiences as a breast cancer patient have greatly impacted how she relates to patients. “My journey has taught me even more compassion and empathy, and how important it is to actually listen to the patient and what they’re experiencing,” she says.
December 12, 2019
Using supportive care therapies to relieve breast cancer side effectsBreast cancer affects women in unique ways. The disease itself and treatments like surgery and chemotherapy can bring drastic changes, including early menopause, pain and body image issues. A number of supportive therapies can help. They’re all part of an integrative approach to care that treats the whole person, not just the cancer.
December 11, 2019
What's the difference? Plenty when it comes to cancerTo clear up some of the confusion, the CancerCenter360 blog developed an occasional series called, “What's the difference?,” to familiarize patients with cancer terminology and help increase their cancer IQ. Here are summaries of the series installments from the past year.
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