Author: Dr. Joel Lundberg Cancer has impacted nearly everyone in one way or another. Yet, despite cancer being the second leading cause of death in America, many people do not understand the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are two of the most effective treatment approaches for cancer. Until you have [...]
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Cancer screenings key to good health
Many people, it seems, avoid cancer screenings, even if they schedule yearly physical exams. One reason is inconvenience. Another reason is fear. However, many cancers can be treated successfully, or at least kept in check, if caught early enough. And the screenings represent the best route to early detection. The longer the cancer is in the body, [...]
Women with Cancer: Looking and Feeling Good
Although being diagnosed with cancer is unexpected, the changes to your body can be just as shocking. Women may experience hair loss, brittle fingernails, skin discoloration, and weight loss or gain. To feel good about yourself it is important to care for you appearance. By following the tips I have outlined below, you will be [...]
Can Drinking Alcohol Cause Cancer?
Yes, studies show that consuming alcohol can increase your risk of developing many different cancers. Drinking alcohol can cause cancer of the mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, colon and liver. The more alcohol a person drinks increases their risk to develop cancer. Most people know smoking causes cancer, but not everyone knows that smoking [...]
Do Radiation Treatments for Cancer Make Me Radioactive?
Contributor: Dr. Michael Vander Kooy, a Radiation Oncologist at Agnesian HealthCare When a person is diagnosed with cancer, radiation therapy is often a treatment option for their disease. The thought of radiation therapy treatments can sound very scary for a cancer patient and their loved ones. Many questions and concerns come to mind when you [...]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Over one-third of all cancers can be prevented by healthy diet, physical activity and weight management. February—National Cancer Prevention Month—provides the perfect excuse to revive those dwindling New Year’s resolutions and start working towards a healthy lifestyle. Choose mostly plant foods, limit red and avoid processed meats. Preparing meals focused around vegetables, fruits, whole grains [...]
Photo blog: Agnesian Cancer Center naming celebration
Physicians and associates serving patients through Agnesian Cancer Care services recently came together to celebrate the new official name of the Agnesian Cancer Center, located at 480 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac. The facility was previously known at the Central Wisconsin Cancer Program. The new name, Agnesian Cancer Center, helps to create a [...]
What is palliative care?
Palliative Care – a relatively new type of care for patients and families confronting serious, progressive illnesses – is now expanding to include outpatients at Agnesian HealthCare. It has already been offered to inpatients at St. Agnes Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital. Though it is sometimes confused with end-of-life hospice care, palliative care reaches out [...]
Audio Blog: Breast Cancer Awareness Part 3
October is breast cancer awareness month, which you have probably noticed by all the pink that you see around you. Stacy Hammack, a mammogram technologist at Ripon Medical Center, along with Bill Daly, Director of the Agnesian Cancer Center, discuss the importance of prevention and early detection. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, [...]
Audio Blog: Breast Cancer Awareness Part 2
October is breast cancer awareness month, which you have probably noticed by all the pink that you see around you. Stacy Hammack, a mammogram technologist at Ripon Medical Center, along with Bill Daly, Director of the Agnesian Cancer Center, discuss the importance of prevention and early detection. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, [...]
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- Organizers unveil 2013 Samaritan Health Clinic raffle house May 22, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare to host pig roast as part of Waupun Relay for Life May 22, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare to host pig roast as part of Ripon Relay for Life May 22, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare awarded advanced certification for primary stroke centers May 21, 2013
- Agnesian Center for Bone & Joint Health sets SPEED program dates May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Volunteers schedule candy, nut sale May 21, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Charity Open gears up for 25th year, announces chairpersons May 20, 2013
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