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…
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 –…
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…
How many of you know that October 17th is designated as National Mammography Day? October is all about Breast Cancer Awareness and the importance of the mammograms is something that should not go unnoticed by women of all ages. Mammograms can detect changes in the breast up to two years before a physician or patient…
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 to when to start screening, it is important…