Written by: Ann P Sorgent RN, BSN Clinical Supervisor with the Agnesian Cancer Center Although breast cancer is the most common malignancy (tumor) in American women, many barriers in its diagnosis and treatment remain prevalent. In her article in the February 2013 issue of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, Sabrina Meredith discussed the current research in [...]
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Part II: You’re BUSTED! Breast cancer myths exposed, or are they really myths?
Written by: Stacy Hammack, Senior Mammography Technologist, RT (R)(M) at Ripon Medical Center I have been on birth control pills forever! This will for sure increase my risk of breast cancer. Fact: Some studies from the 90s have shown that birth control use slightly increases your risk of breast cancer. Evidence is not strong enough for [...]
Part I: You’re BUSTED! Breast cancer myths exposed, or are they really myths?
Written by: Stacy Hammack, Senior Mammography Technologist, RT (R)(M) at Ripon Medical Center Am I going to get breast cancer if I wear deodorant or shave my underarms? Fact: There have been several studies done looking at the link between breast cancer and deodorants/antiperspirants and shaving your underarms. The American Cancer Society really pooh-poohs this rumor! [...]
How does cancer start and how does it spread?
Contributor: Dr. Michael Vander Kooy Cancer begins to grow when cells in your body start to grow rapidly out of control; we call these cells abnormal cells. As you can imagine, abnormal cells grow much different than normal cells. Instead of dying, abnormal cells continue to grow and form new cells, which are also abnormal. [...]
Colonoscopies are life savers
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2012, there were approximately 103,000 people diagnosed with colon cancer and approximately 51,000 people died from colon cancer in the United States. The good news is people are living longer, and there are more colon cancer survivors than ever before, mostly due to early screenings like colonoscopies. The [...]
What is the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
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 [...]
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, [...]
HPV—what is it and why should I get vaccinated?
Author: Dr. Brita McCullough HPV stands for human papilloma virus. The virus affects human skin and moist membranes that line the body such as the throat, mouth, feet, fingers, nails, anus and cervix in both men and women. This virus is a sexually transmitted infection spread from partner to partner through sexual intercourse. There are over [...]
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 [...]
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