Cancer Care
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Get the Facts on Chemotherapy
Karen Verrill is an oncology certified nurse practitioner with the Riverside Cancer Institute. Advancements in cancer treatment over the years have led to better patient outcomes. Alongside surgery and radiation, chemotherapy exists as a…
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Life After Cancer: How to Support Survivors
Dr. Annabelle Veerapaneni, Oncology Medical Director at the Riverside Cancer Institute. With the advancements in treatments and improvements in diagnosing cancer, the number of cancer survivors has increased significantly over the years. There were…
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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…