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Jun 27, 2023
With the help of regular screenings, colon cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer today. In general, cases of colon cancer are decreasing. But there’s one age group where cases are going up—for the last 20...
Jun 5, 2023
“You have cancer.” Those words can change your life in an instant. The impact on your body, emotions and finances can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make. One of the decisions many people face after a new...
May 16, 2023
When it comes to colorectal cancer screening and prevention, it’s not something you want to put off. The good news is, there are steps you can take today to take control of your risk factors. Here’s what to know about...
Apr 18, 2023
David Ersland is the definition of resilience. As a triathlete, 38-year-old David was used to pushing himself to his physical limits. But when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia, he faced a different kind of challenge...
Apr 10, 2023
When Kay Harris was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at age 39, she had to give up many things she loved: teaching in the classroom, her independence and her normal lifestyle. Running was one of the things she got...
Apr 6, 2023
As an oncologist, I understand how overwhelming it can be to receive a cancer diagnosis. The news can make you anxious, uncertain, confused—and scared. While life may not feel the same the minute you first hear the "C" word, these...
Feb 23, 2023
Jakki Newton keeps active with family, work and hobbies. She loves NASCAR, concerts and going to the beach. She also makes time to visit her doctor for annual checkups—especially now that she’s seen firsthand how important they are to staying...
Jan 30, 2023
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you want to feel comfortable and in control of your care. In some cases, a second opinion can provide that extra level of confidence that you’ve considered all your options and you’re choosing the right...
Oct 13, 2022
When Elizabeth went for her annual mammogram in January 2022, she expected the same “no suspicious results” she’d always received. After all, she was an active, healthy retiree who didn’t have any family history of breast cancer.Elizabeth and her partner,...
Oct 7, 2022
Kathleen McAdams was by her mom Ruth’s side as she waged her battle with breast cancer, first with surgical removal of the cancer and then chemotherapy and radiation. The treatment, though successful, was difficult.“It was hard for me to watch...
Oct 3, 2022
Like any cancer, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer comes with a lot of questions. Because this type of cancer is relatively rare, you might not be as familiar with it as other types of cancer like breast or colorectal.Symptoms of...
Sep 28, 2022
If someone asked you about the most common types of cancer, oral cancer probably wouldn’t be at the top of your list. While this type of cancer isn’t as common as breast, lung or prostate cancers, it isn’t rare either....
Sep 22, 2022
After losing his wife, Donna, to triple-negative breast cancer in 2019, James Lyles was all too familiar with what it means to have cancer. What he didn’t expect was to find himself fighting his own cancer battle just a few...
Sep 19, 2022
In many ways, life after cancer is something to celebrate. You just fought one of life’s hardest battles—and won. But at the same time, the transition isn’t always a celebration. Many people no longer feel like themselves or don’t know...
Aug 26, 2022
Researchers at Baylor Scott & White are helping crack the code to detect colon cancer earlier.Detection, however, isn’t the only variable to consider where colon cancer is concerned. Once diagnosed with the disease, attention turns to treatment options.For T1 colorectal...
Aug 4, 2022
Contrary to popular belief, cancer research involves a lot more than studying drugs for chemotherapy. To have the greatest impact in cancer care, the disease must be targeted from all angles. Exploring those alternative angles is precisely what many of...
Jul 28, 2022
There were many excuses to put off my colonoscopy. I didn’t have symptoms. I’m only 53. I’m too busy. I wrote in my daily calendar probably 30 different times, “Call to make colonoscopy appointment.”But I didn’t call.What about the prep?...
Jun 14, 2022
When you need chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, it’s normal to have many questions and fears. What will my treatment entail? Will I lose my hair? How will it make me feel?You may have heard about someone...
Jun 9, 2022
It’s normal for women to worry about breast cancer, especially as you age and especially if you have a family history. Keep in mind, just because you have a family history of breast cancer, this does not mean you will...
Jun 7, 2022
A cancer diagnosis can turn your family’s entire world upside down. With cancer often comes a boatload of stress—and not just for you. Family and friends often experience varying levels of distress, anxiety and depression. They may also feel guilty...
