Cancer Care
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Colon Cancer: Preventative Measures and Treatment
Dr. Bushra Alam, Riverside Medical Group According to the CDC, colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It affects males and females and is the third most…
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The Dangers of Vaping
What You Need to Know About Vaping E-cigarettes represent a $26 million industry. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes…
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Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Every day 422 Americans die of lung cancer. That’s more than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon…
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Podcast – Lung Cancer Screening Program
PODCAST – Lung Cancer Screening Program with Amy Warburton, RT(R) –…
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Cancer Survivorship: Finding Support After Treatment Ends
From the moment an individual receives a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery and beyond, life becomes different. Coping with the physical, mental and emotional changes that cancer brings can…
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Advanced Radiation Therapy
Patients undergoing radiation therapy at Riverside Cancer Institute now have access to the most advanced treatment technology. The new Discovery RT radiotherapy system reduces treatment times while enabling each patient’s…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Cancer Care & Awareness Resources
Cancer Care & Awareness Resources The Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute has taken cancer care to the next level. With greater access to the latest technology from screenings to diagnosis and follow-up…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Each year in the US, more than 228,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer. Nearly 80 percent of those diagnosed are either former smokers or never smoked a cigarette in their lives. Name, age, gender…
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HealthCurrents – Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute Expansion
Riverside Healthcare announced the completion and grand opening of the expanded Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute in Bourbonnais. The Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute, home to the Betty Burch Bridgewater Center for Radiation Therapy,…
Riverside Healthcare Now Offers 3D Mammography Exams
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to offer the latest advancement in breast cancer screening with 3D Mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology developed by Hologic, Inc., a leader in women’s health, Riverside’s latest technology is…