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Protect your Skin
Your summer plans may include hitting the beach, or just spending more time outdoors. Make sure you plan to avoid sunburn, which can increase your risk of skin cancer. Seek shade, especially during midday hours…
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45 is the new 50: Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colon and rectal cancer screening is a way that doctors check the colon and rectum for signs of cancer or growths (called polyps) that might become cancer. It is done in people who have no…
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10 things you might not know about Riverside
The interesting thing about health care is that it’s not something you usually spend much time thinking about until you need it. Here are some things people may not know are available at Riverside—from advanced…
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Unseen Threat: The Dangers of Radon in Your Home
Your home is a place of comfort, where you and your family should feel safe and secure. However, an unseen danger may be lurking, one that is often underestimated – radon gas. Shashvat Sukhal,…
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Complete cancer care, close to home
The Riverside Cancer Institute offers the latest technology Cassandra Lacher, DO, MHA When it comes to treating cancer, Riverside knows that access to leading-edge technology plays a key role in giving patients the best…
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Men: Get serious about your cancer risk
One of the most important things you can do for your health is talking to your primary care provider (PCP) about your cancer risk and getting the recommended screening tests. This step is right up…
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Mammography Matters: Detecting Breast Cancer Early is Key
Dr. Cassandra Lacher, Oncologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute In a world where early detection can mean the difference between life and death, the value of screening mammography cannot be overstated. It’s not just…
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Be on the lookout for melanoma
Melanoma has a well-deserved reputation as the most serious form of skin cancer. It can be hard to treat and potentially lethal if it isn’t caught early. If caught early, a simple surgical procedure may…
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Should you be screened for lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer, aside from skin cancer, in both men and women in the U.S. It’s also the No. 1 cause of cancer death in this country. Fortunately, there is…
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The Dangers of Vaping – What You Need to Know About Vaping
Roselle Almeida, MD In 2020, the global e-cigarette market was valued at over $21 billion. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes as a “safe”…