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Cancer and hematology
Six ways to reduce your cancer risk
Did you know that 42% of cancer cases in the U.S. — and 45% of cancer deaths — are linked to risk factors you can change? This means you can significantly lower your risk of cancer by making some key
Gastroenterology
Can long-term acid reflux cause cancer?
The short answer: Yes, it can. But, the path is more complex than some people might think. Most patients diagnosed with the most common kind of esophageal cancer typically experience a series of
Cancer and hematology
Better surgical treatments for those with colon cancer
While colon cancer has historically been a difficult-to-battle disease, the growing adoption of robotic surgery makes it easier for surgeons to provide more targeted treatment of the disease. We spoke
Gastroenterology
Finding colon cancer during a much-delayed colonoscopy
Colon cancer survivor Laurie has a message for those 45 and older who are putting off their colonoscopy: "Take responsibility for your health and schedule this simple test now." Laurie, 57, put off
Cancer and hematology
Radiation therapy for breast cancer – targeted options aimed at success
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, radiation may be part of your treatment plan. And while you may be concerned about the side effects of radiation, today's radiation therapies aren't as