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December 23, 2019
Managing the stress of being a caregiverIt’s normal to feel angry and have anxiety as you constantly worry about the loved one under your care. You may also experience a loss of control due to the restrictions that your loved one’s pain has put on your own life. If you ignore your own emotions, these feelings can lead not only to emotional distress but, over time, to physical distress.
December 23, 2019
Regular screenings can help detect oral, head and neck cancersPreventing cancer is the goal. But diagnosing it early is just as important considering cancer found in its early stages is most treatable. Get the facts about these head and neck and details about screening.
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.
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