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 experience…
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 intense,…
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 –…
In today’s world of nutrition, dieting and everything paleo, how do we know we’re eating the right foods to prevent cancer? Unfortunately, while this miracle list of superfoods doesn’t exist or guarantee you won’t EVER get cancer, the chances of living a much healthier and more active lifestyle increase. We can’t control cancer, but what…
Many people can find a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, exam nerve-racking. Most traditional MRI machines are large, tube-shaped magnets that a patient lies inside. The magnetic field temporarily realigns hydrogen atoms in your body to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body by utilizing the magnetic field and pulses of radio wave…
Football season is well into the playoffs, and for many that means game day snacks, watch parties and trash talking our least favorite teams. For those struggling with fitness, or even for those undergoing treatments, being mindful of what you eat doesn’t have to take up your life. While we understand that eating right to…
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and we’re here to help educate you on facts about cervical cancer and what to be on the lookout for to prevent an advanced stage diagnosis. Cervical cancer awareness means stepping outside of the box and the “save the cooch” slogans. It is so much more. Did you…
We start each new year with January, and January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer affects the cells lining the cervix, which is the lower part of the cervix. Over 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year, and around 4,000 of them will be fatal. At one point cervical…
As a new year begins, it is important to assess where you are in treatment and where you want to be 3 months, 6 months or even a year from now. Some people think you have to have a plan before the New Year hits, but any time is the right time to make positive…
The holidays are here, and with it come the opportunity to interact with your closest friends and ring in a brand new year. Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen, and nothing beats a home cooked meal, except for maybe one that is heart healthy and designed to be tasty and help…
