All humans look different with different skin textures, eye colors, noses, and ear sizes. The factor for these variations in each person is their genes, as all features we get are due to our genes. In a way, genes are the “instruction guide” for our body, and these contain a chemical known as DNA. Gene…
A brain tumor is a collection of unusual, abnormal cells that have grown out of control in your brain. Some brain tumor cells are benign, which means they aren’t cancerous. Others are malignant, which means they are cancerous. The term “Primary Tumor” refers to a brain tumor that starts in the brain. They’re categorized as…
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…
Think you have cancer but are you worried about not having health insurance? University Cancer Centers is here to help you, regardless of insurance. Your health should be first and foremost. You can’t afford not to seek treatment or let something like lack of insurance stop you from getting the treatment you deserve. The…
Let’s Get Healthy! It’s hard to maintain a healthy diet in today’s world. We are often too busy and look for quick fixes when it comes to meals. There is all too often a fast food restaurant within a stone’s throw from us. We need to remember that while fast food may be a…
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,…
Many people want to be healthy, but still want to enjoy the sweet things in life. We’re talking about dessert. It may not be the most important or most nutritious part of a meal, but for some people, it’s a little slice of heaven. We have found a great recipe for cheesecake that is…
Men are susceptible to stress like the rest of us. Stress is a factor that if we let get out of hand can lead to larger health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and even cancer. Stress has been proven to weaken the immune system, which is the body’s defense against diseases and infections. So…