Cancer
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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 Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
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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…