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After cancer

June 2, 2019

This Cancer Survivors Day, learn about the emotions a cancer survivor may feel after treatment and ways to cope.

tags: cancer recurrence , cancer survivor , life after cancer , support group , survival rates

What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

April 17, 2019

Get the facts on how to check yourself every month for early signs of testicular cancer. It could save your life.

tags: self-exam , testicular cancer , testicular cancer , testicular cancer awareness

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

March 15, 2019

Learn what you need to know about colon cancer. Discover if you should have screening tests.

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

August 23, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. each year.

tags: colon cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer symptoms , colorectal cancer symptoms , oncology , risk factors for colorectal cancer

What is Lung Cancer?

August 23, 2018

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women ... but what exactly is lung cancer?

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer treatment , oncology

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

August 21, 2018

"If we can detect the polyps before they become abnormal, we can help to prevent the cancer altogether."

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , fecal immunochemical test , oncology , rectal cancer

Prostate Cancer Screenings Guidelines

August 21, 2018

Be sure to consult your physician on the best screening schedule for you.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa

Prostate Cancer FAQs

August 21, 2018

Very high risk – those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer risk , prostate cancer screening , psa

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

August 21, 2018

There is so much information about breast cancer online, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’ve called out some common myths here...

tags: breast awareness month , breast awareness month , breast cancer , cancer , lumpectomy , mammograms , mammograms , mastectomy , oncology

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

August 20, 2018

Treatment is withheld until symptoms appear.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

Mammograms 101

August 20, 2018

A screening mammogram is used to look for signs of breast cancer in women who don't have any symptoms, taking images from two different angles...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , breast cancer treatment , mammogram , oncology

Mammograms What to Expect

August 15, 2018

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer screening , breast mri , breast ultrasound , mammogram , mammogram , oncology

What is Breast Cancer?

August 15, 2018

A growth in your breast can be benign or malignant. Learn about the cancer stages and how to cope with cancer.

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness month , breast cancer awareness month , cancer , oncology

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

August 15, 2018

The earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of lung ...

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

August 15, 2018

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. Learn more about colon/rectal cancer and what you...

tags: cancer , cancer , colon cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer , rectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

August 14, 2018

Colorectal cancer screening is important to ensure your body stays healthy and also to detect any concerning developments in your body.

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

August 14, 2018

Lung cancer screenings are good ideas for individuals who may be at a high risk for developing lung cancer.

tags: low-dose ct , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer screening , lung cancer screening , oncology

Prostate Cancer Controversy: Should You Get Screened?

August 13, 2018

Prostate cancers rates are spiking in recent years. Here’s the breakdown on the numbers and what they may mean for you.

tags: oncology , oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer , prostate cancer risk , prostate cancer screening , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , prostate screening , psa , psa

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

August 13, 2018

Lower your risk for developing lung cancer by not smoking, or quitting smoking if you already do; by avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke; and...

tags: cancer oncology , cancer oncology , lung cancer , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , secondhand smoke , smoking , smoking , tobacco , tobacco

Frankfort Regional Blog

Cancer Care/Oncology

After cancer

What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

What is Lung Cancer?

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

Prostate Cancer Screenings Guidelines

Prostate Cancer FAQs

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

Mammograms 101

Mammograms What to Expect

What is Breast Cancer?

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

Prostate Cancer Controversy: Should You Get Screened?

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

Frankfort Regional Blog

Cancer Care/Oncology

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