National Nutrition Month has passed, and University Cancer Centers (UCC) wants to know what improvements you’ve made to your diet that will carry on the remainder of the year and beyond. National Nutrition Month was originally created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus a campaign strictly on the importance of making informed food choices...

At University Cancer Centers (UCC) Dr. Mark D’Andrea, or Dr. D to his patients has made it his mission to find a cure for cancer. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you should stop going in for regular screenings. Mark D’Andrea and University Cancer Centers’ specialize in treating testicular cancer –...

Cancer can strike anyone at any time. While studies have shown that cancer can be hereditary, there are some cases where patients were diagnosed with no history at all. While this may seem a little scary, knowing some facts about cancer can bring you peace of mind and give you some insight into a disease...

Many people want to know – what age is the best age to start screening for cancer. While there is no “exact age” each cancer shows up at different ages, so it’s best to first understand that cancer has no age. While we are simply offering suggestions on when to start screening, it is important to remember...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and many people often ask themselves the question, “How do I know if I have colon cancer?” Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and the second leading cause of deaths in men and women. Over 136,000 were diagnosed last year, and around...