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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Take simple steps to stay healthy, including talking to your doctor about prostate cancer screening. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men; estimates are that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with the … Continue reading
The Facts about Colon Cancer
This month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer, otherwise commonly known as colon cancer, is the second leading cause of death by cancer for both adult men and women in the United States. As we raise awareness this … Continue reading
Preventing Cancer: Strategies to Share
Cancer. You hear about it every day. According to the the American Cancer Society, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer each year. There are dozens of types that affect the body in different ways. Some cancers are preventable, while … Continue reading
What You Should Know about Breast Cancer
Getting informed about breast cancer is an essential start to living a cancer-free life. A number of activities can help you to reduce the risk of cancer. Your education on breast cancer begins with you. Don’t ignore the subject because … Continue reading
Understanding Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so this is the perfect time to learn about the disease. When you understand risks, symptoms, and prevention, you can help protect your own health or the health of the men in your life. … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: diagnosis, Florida, Port St. Lucie, prognosis, prostate cancer, risk factors, screening, St. Lucie Medical Center, symptoms
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Nutrition during Chemotherapy
Although patients going through chemotherapy often notice a decrease in appetite, what they eat and how much they eat are crucial to the recovery process. Chemotherapy could also result in diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or mouth sores. These side effects … Continue reading
What to Expect from Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs to stop cancer cells from reproducing and destroy existing cells. It is relied on as one of the most common treatments to cure and control many types of cancer. Depending on your condition, you may receive chemo … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care, Main
Tags: cancer, Chemotherapy, St. Lucie Medical Center
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What Do You Know about Cervical Health?
January means the start of a New Year. It means Martin Luther King Jr. Day, football playoffs, and chillier weather. But did you know that it also marks Cervical Health Awareness month? You may not be as familiar with cervical … Continue reading
Accepting Help: How Support Groups Can Benefit You
When you receive a serious medical diagnosis, you may feel as though you are all alone. All alone with your worries and your fears. But it’s important for you to know that other people are in similar situations, and you … Continue reading