Cancer Care
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Spiritual Health and Cancer Treatment
Individuals undergoing cancer treatment often have a rough road. With surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other type of treatment, the days can be overwhelming. For some, spiritual health provides a mental respite. Denise Salem, Oncology…
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Lifesaving Cancer Screenings: What to Know About Breast MRI with Mammography
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. As an…
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Balancing Caregiving: Self-Care and Setting Boundaries for Better Support
When someone you know or love requires assistance, you may enter a caregiver role. This occurrence is common among cancer patients and the individuals within their family or social circle. While many people are more…
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Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer screening is a highly effective tool for detecting cancer in its early stages. However, the screening recommendations can be a bit confusing—especially since they have shifted over time. Niketa Kataria, MD Dr.
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TrueBeam Linear Accelerator: Advanced Radiation Technology
Cancer treatment has advanced greatly over the past few decades. Riverside Healthcare is invested in bringing the latest technology to the community, such as the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator—a radiation therapy option that delivers a number…
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Supporting Cancer Survivors
With the advancements in treatments and improvements in diagnosing cancer, the number of cancer survivors has increased significantly over the years. There were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States in 2019, and some…
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Exciting Updates from Riverside Cancer Institute
Expert care close to home is one of Riverside Cancer Institute’s primary goals. The organization aims to ensure community members don’t have to travel great distances to receive the life-changing care they need and deserve.
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Your Guide to Sunscreen: Protect Your Skin this Summer
Summer is approaching quickly, which means the sun’s rays are about to be a lot stronger, making wearing sunscreen essential to prevent sun damage. There are many types of sunscreen on the market, and choosing the best…
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Fighting Cancer to Win: Reassurance and Remission
Shane Eades wasn’t too worried at first about the lump he discovered on the left side of his jaw in spring 2020. “Out of the blue, within a week, it blew up from about the…
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Updated Supplemental Breast Screening Guidelines
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. As an…