Gastro-Intestinal (GI) cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes cancers of the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, bowel (large intestine or colon and rectum), and anus. The symptoms for GI cancer relate to the organ affected and can include obstruction (blockage) leading to difficulty […]
With February being recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month, now is a good time to discuss cancer, and most importantly, how to prevent it. According to the recent 2021 Facts and Figures released by the American Cancer Society (ACS), a substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented, including all cancers caused by tobacco use and […]
When you are diagnosed with cancer, having high-quality cancer treatment options near your home, work, and family is important. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is stressful enough, you should not have to worry about where your treatments are going to be and how far away they are. You want your cancer treatments to affect your […]
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. Approximately 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. The ACS also predicts that over 8,300 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in Pennsylvania this year alone. If you, or […]
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Driven by advancement in research, surgical techniques, genetic discoveries, and much more, it has never been a better time to take action on brain tumors. The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), an organization whose mission is to unrelentingly invest in, mobilize, and unite our community to discover a […]