Cancer
Clinical insights, innovative procedures, and tips for helping to prevent and treat cancer
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Read ArticleHow to thrive in cancer survivorship
A cancer survivor shares her experiences and how they’ve shaped her life.
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Read ArticleMushroom tea: A fungi new way to give your morning a boost
Certain mushroom varieties like chaga and reishi are thought to have immune-boosting benefits.
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Read ArticleNew tech gives men a new option for treating prostate cancer
Robotic radiation technique can offer patients quicker procedure times with fewer side effects.
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Read ArticleLymphedema of the breast: Find the right treatment for you
You can maintain lymphatic function and flow with preventive measures
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Read ArticleProvidence pushes the frontier of melanoma treatments
Summer bring increased exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can spur the development of melanoma or skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.
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Read ArticleCoffee versus wine: which is healthier?
Wine and coffee have generated decades' worth of debate and studies examining the benefits or harmful effects of each. It takes time and careful reading to sort through the claims and counterclaims.
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Read ArticleDon't wait until summer to think about skin cancer
Protecting your skin from sun damage is a year-round job
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Read ArticleEarly detection is key to beating oral, head and neck cancer
Learn more about the sixth most-common cancer in the U.S.
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Read ArticleHelping cancer patients find their voice
Speech therapists are an integral part of the team treating oral, head and neck cancers
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Read ArticleMen should know signs of testicular cancer
Testicular Cancer Awareness month provides the occasion for men to acquaint themselves with the signs of cancer of the testicles. The good news is that the disease is rare and highly treatable.
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Read ArticleChoosing the right surgeon after a breast cancer diagnosis
Hearing the words “breast cancer” is frightening, but finding a cancer surgeon to guide and reassure you through treatment can help.
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Read ArticleAsk the experts: Does genetic testing make any difference?
Anyone is a candidate for genetic counseling if they have concerns about their risks
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Read ArticleColorectal cancer's silent spread and how to prevent it
Colorectal cancer is increasingly impacting the lives of younger adults, and everyone should know the basics of screening, treatment options and advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures
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Read ArticleSurprising health benefits of mushrooms
Mushrooms offer many surprising health benefits that include boosting the immune system, combating certain cancers, lowering cholesterol and enhancing cognition
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Read ArticleShar Jackson discusses the importance of preventative health screenings with Dr. Steven Rabin
Actress Shar Jackson sits down with Providence St. Joseph Health’s Dr. Steven Rabin to discuss the importance of a variety of health screenings.
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Read ArticleGobbling up cell debris may suppress tumor growth
Cancer treatment kills cancer cells, but the debris left behind can stimulate new tumor growth. A new study shows how resolvin can end this destructive cycle.
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Read ArticleAvoid liver cancer with preventive health screenings
Pippa Newell, MD, Medical Director of the Liver Cancer Program at the Providence Cancer Institute, shares her thoughts on the importance of health screenings to prevent liver cancer.
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Read ArticleIt’s time to remove the stigma of lung cancer and support its victims
Heather Merry, M.D. shares her thoughts on the important role society can play in supporting people who suffer from lung cancer with compassion and understanding.
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Read ArticleNew hope for cancer patients with immunotherapy treatment
Immunotherapy aims to treat patients from the inside out.
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Read ArticleImportant questions women should ask their doctor about breast cancer
An interview with Alison Conlin, MD, director of the Breast Cancer Medical Oncology Program at the Providence Breast Care Clinic.
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