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Oct22017
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Break Out Your Pink Ribbons – October is Back!

Awareness + Prevention, community, Health TipsBy admin10/02/2017Leave a comment

  We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink ribbons are everywhere, and all the huge organizations are touting the successes of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and urging people to donate. The hype surrounding October and Breast Cancer Awareness is in full swing, and we couldn’t be happier. Breast Cancer Awareness…

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Sep252017
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Yearning For A Cure: Childhood Cancer

Awareness + Prevention, Cancer TreatmentBy admin09/25/2017Leave a comment

  We are all aware that October is dedicated for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Chances are, in most cases, unless you have a child or know of one fighting a cancer diagnosis you may not. Childhood cancer isn’t limited to one disease, and is far…

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Sep182017
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Yearning For A Cure: One Man’s Story of Thyroid Cancer Education

Awareness + Prevention, Cancer TreatmentBy admin09/18/2017Leave a comment

  September brings awareness to thyroid cancer in hopes that more people will become conscious of what it is and how to prevent it. Thyroid cancer is often times overlooked, and the importance of understanding what the symptoms are in addition to regular check-ups can make quite a difference in someone’s life. While studies show…

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Sep142017
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Cancer Prevention Starts With YOU

Awareness + Prevention, Cancer TreatmentBy admin09/14/2017Leave a comment

  The last week in September is dedicated to Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day, according to the American Cancer Society. It may seem like such a small thing, but when it comes to cancer prevention, it makes a big impact. Make it your mission this September to take at least one family…

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Sep42017
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The Perfect Tan can Lead to Skin Cancer

Awareness + PreventionBy admin09/04/2017Leave a comment

  Summer is coming to a close, but not our addiction to find that perfect sun kissed glow. We are obsessed with perfectly bronzed skin, but do we know how it will affect us the older we get? In some cases the perfect tan can come with deadly consequences like skin cancer. Skin cancer comes…

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Aug282017
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Drink Away Nausea with Ginger Limeade

Awareness + Prevention, Health TipsBy admin08/28/2017Leave a comment

  It’s no secret that many patients with cancer experience nausea when undergoing treatment. It can be caused by having a certain area of the brain triggered during treatment, or if certain areas of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines are triggered. Once these triggers are hit, they activate the pathway that leads to nausea, vomiting…

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Aug212017
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Get in Cancer Fighting Shape with Fitness

Health TipsBy admin08/21/2017Leave a comment

  Fitness is an essential part of cancer prevention. While we aren’t saying you have to be marathon ready within the month, we are stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy weight along with a nutritious diet. You can make simple changes that make a big impact when it comes to your health, and ultimately…

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Aug142017
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Fresh Food : Try our Portabella Burgers

NutritionBy admin08/14/2017Leave a comment

  We, as Americans have fallen off the wagon when it comes to nutrition. Instead of the 9 recommended servings of fruits and vegetables we typically only eat one-third (or three servings) of vegetables per day. What we’re doing to is depriving ourselves of necessary nutrients that help us in our fight against cancer. While…

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Aug72017
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Dr. Mark D’Andrea Recognized by Latino American Who’s Who

communityBy admin08/07/2017Leave a comment

  The purpose of the Latino American Who’s Who is to raise the awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of Latino professionals in the community. University Cancer Centers Oncologist Dr. Mark D’Andrea was selected by the board as a Latino who is working hard to change the way we fight cancer while inspiring Latinos to reach…

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Jul312017
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Fitness for Health not Fashion

Health TipsBy admin07/31/2017Leave a comment

  Some people have a misconception that the fitness craze everyone seems to be on is only for cosmetic purposes. While one of the benefits of being fit is that you can wear a variety of outfits and styles — fashion shouldn’t be your motivation — health should.  Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the…

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