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A Brave New World of Personalized Cancer Care
Scientists and cancer specialists are striving to create a future in which cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment can be personalized, tailored to the biology of individual patients and their cancers. The future of personalized cancer therapy... |
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Breast awareness and self exam
We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The pink ribbon is a universal symbol and reminds us that each of us has been affected on some level by this devastating disease. It is important to stress that early detection is key and is... |
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Don't forget the sunblock!
Summer finally has arrived and many of us are spending more time outdoors. Who doesn’t want to enjoy the beautiful summer weather that Northern Arizona has to offer? Yet while we are out camping, hiking, swimming and fishing, it is important to... |
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Don't Ignore an Uncomfortable Problem
Most men probably don’t like thinking about their prostates, but it’s worth doing once in a while. Problems with the small gland are common in men past the age of 50. The good news is that most prostate conditions can be successfully... |
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Early detection of colorectal cancer may save a life
Did you know? Coconino County has approximately 12.7 cases of colorectal cancer per 100,000 people. Out of Arizona’s 15 counties, Coconino County ranks as the 10th highest for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer and the 12th highest for deaths... |
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Life history of a breast cancer cell
Breast cancer results from a series of damaging changes over time in the genes (DNA) of a normal breast cell. Viruses, chemicals, or radiation all damage a cell’s genes and initiate the cancer process. Hormones can promote the process.
Cells divide... |
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is Oct. 13
Metastatic breast cancer is when cancer makes its way through the blood stream or lymphatic system from the breast to distant organs in a woman’s body such as the brain, liver, lungs or in the bones. Under a microscope, the cancer in the new location... |
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Occupational therapists can help cancer patients
One of the most common side effects associated with cancer treatments is the feeling of being fatigued. This feeling can affect many aspects of a person’s life. It may affect an individual’s mood or emotions, or the ability to do usual daily... |
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Prostate cancer has a 99-percent survival rate when detected early
It is estimated that one in six men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. Fortunately, with early detection and the many new options for prostate cancer treatment, the five-year survival rate is at 99-percent according to the National... |
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