We know we’ve been talking about it a lot, and that’s because its serious business – skin cancer isn’t something to play around with. Sure, you yearn for sun-kissed skin now, but when you’re fighting a skin cancer diagnosis it isn’t all fun and games. Over 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with overexposure to…
Celebrate women’s health this week. May 13 – 19, 2018 is National Women’s Health Week, an entire week dedicated to empower women to make their health a priority. National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and offers women events, and education to understand…
Spirituality is important. Many people turn to spirituality when they receive a cancer diagnosis because it gives them something to believe in, and comforts them during what for some is an overwhelming time. Spirituality doesn’t necessarily mean patients become religious, but rather discover and nurture a sense of peace, purpose and a connection to…
It’s no secret that the best cancer treatment can be found right here in Houston. Houston is known for its innovations in the medical industry, and is a metropolis that is thriving with all the options available for those diagnosed with cancer. University Cancer Centers is positioning itself to become the best of the…
Thanks to advances in medicine, cancer treatments plans have come a long way. The very first documented case of cancer dates back to 1600 BC. A papyrus discovered by archeologists describes as many as 8 cases of breast tumors being treated by cauterization. Now, the survival rate for those have been diagnosed with cancer…
It’s never too late to change your lifestyle, and sometimes, it isn’t just about the workout and the food you put in your body. A complete lifestyle change is meant to improve your life, and that includes getting rid of anything negative and replacing it with positive energy. We’ve compiled a list of our…
We can’t stress enough the importance of screenings for testicular cancer. It is a test that lasts a few minutes, but can have a lasting impact on your health. In most cases, when testicular cancer is found in its earliest stages, it is 99% treatable; however you have to take the initiative to either…
While University Cancer Centers treats a number of cancers, award winning oncologist Dr. Mark D’Andrea specializes in prostate cancer treatment. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Currently, there are over 2 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States. “Dr. D” as he known as to patients has the…
Radiation therapy – it sounds intimidating to those of us who automatically hear the word “radiation” and feel uneasy, but we’re here to tell you it is anything but. It is a type of revolutionary cancer treatment that uses beams of energy to kill cancer cells. The energy that radiation therapy uses can be…
Cancer can strike any age group. While a cancer diagnosis for some can mean the end of the world, there are self-examinations that can be performed to reduce the risk. If caught early, the survival rate for patients diagnosed with cancer increases ten-fold when they are most treatable. For the average person age 15…
