Category: Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare
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Flagstaff Breast Care
The breast cancer clinic in Flagstaff is made possible through a partnership between the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff Surgical Associates, Northern Arizona Radiology and Arizona Oncology. So far this year, 24 patients have been seen in the clinic. Two mornings a week, a medical oncologist, a surgeon and radiation oncologist see patients with breast… Read more
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NAH kicks off Rocks-A-Thon
On Wednesday, March 28, nearly 100 NAH colleagues and community members met at the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff to create new rock gardens for both NAH Cancer Centers. Participants, including students from Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Northland Preparatory Academy, as well as the Pediatric Advisory Board, painted between 150… Read more
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How to lower your overall cancer risk
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Be as lean as possible throughout life without being underweight. Avoid excess weight gain at all ages. If you are overweight or obese, losing even a small amount of weight has health benefits and is a good place to start. Get regular physical activity, and limit high-calorie foods and… Read more
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Patient-centered cancer care
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff and Sedona are distinguished by multidisciplinary medical teams made up of compassionate radiation oncologists, nurses, social workers and dietitians dedicated to providing patients with the latest in cancer care. During traditional cancer treatment, patients often experience a variety of side effects due to exposure to radiation… Read more
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
One out of eight American women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Many breast cancer risk factors are related to the amount of estrogen a woman is exposed to, which can be affected by early menarche; late menopause; pregnancy later in life; never having been pregnant; obesity (which can increase estrogen… Read more
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Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona purchases a new van for patient assistance program
With the help of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation, the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare recently purchased a new van for its Flagstaff-based patient assistance program. Many cancer patients need transportation to the facility for chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and the old van – which was not accessible to patients with disabilities – had… Read more