Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is said to surpass heart diseases as the nation’s leading killer by 2030 in the United States. Specific changes to genes that control our cells’ function, especially how they grow and divide, cause cancer. But have you ever wondered how many cancer-associated genes exist in the…
Clinical trials are essential for finding out new and improved ways to treat, prevent, or diagnose different types of illnesses. There has been plenty of advancements at University Cancer Centers, thanks to these clinical trials. Clinical trials are useful when you have an illness and have run out of effective treatments. In case you are thinking of…
Technology allows us to do things much faster than ever before. We live in a world where we are always so busy, that sometimes we forget about the important things – like making our health our number one priority. University Cancer Centers is making it a little easier to put ourselves first again by offering…
Breast cancer can strike at any time. There are several stages of breast cancer but how do you determine, once you have been diagnosed, what stage your cancer is in? There are several ways doctors test to assess what stage your cancer is in. Some forms of treatment can include a sentinel lymph node biopsy…
Summer months are wrapping up and the dog days of summer may be behind us but that doesn’t mean we can throw caution to the wind. Skin Cancer is always a very real concern and possible threat. There are many myths about sun exposure, tanning and everything quite literally under the sun. How do…
Many cancer patients find themselves asking the question, “What is a clinical trial and how do I know it is right for me?” These are both very important questions, as they can give a patient more insight into their specific type of cancer and figure out if the treatment options that a clinical trial…
Dr. Mark D’Andrea cares about his patients, and it shows. He is constantly working to develop new treatment patents and devices when he is not administering care to patients. University Cancer Centers (UCC) knows that the only way to get ahead in such a dynamic field is to use the innovations in technology to…
Nutrition is important, and no one knows that better than the staff and doctors at University Cancer Centers. The University Cancer Centers blog offers patients a variety of cancer preventative recipes that are heart healthy, nutritious, and in many ways a great way to prevent cancer. Unfortunately, in some cases, cancer can’t be prevented,…
Your skin is the largest organ of the body, and the most susceptible to cancer. While skin protects us from injury, ask yourself – what are you doing to help prevent skin cancer? Your skin blocks your internal organs from harmful ultraviolet (UV rays), but often times it is at a dangerous cost to…
A cancer diagnosis can alter your life in more ways than one. The emotion that a patient goes through when receiving the initial diagnosis may be overwhelming, but there is good news. Exploring different options and getting a second opinion can help patients and their loved ones make more informed decisions, decide on cancer…