Published on Jul 7, 2021 by Laura Cleary, MD | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important? We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,110 new...
Published on Mar 26, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Are you in the know about the disease? While colorectal cancer is among the most common types of cancer, it is also among the most preventable. Here are six other things you should know...
Published on Oct 27, 2020 | Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is often overwhelming. In addition to experiencing a myriad of emotions such as shock, anxiety, and fear, patients will deal with a host of logistical challenges. Common questions you may have as a patient include: “What do I do now?”...
Published on Nov 18, 2019 by Harsha Vardhana, MD | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, but the number of people affected has been decreasing in the past couple decades. The exception? Young women. Why is that, though? Well, researchers aren’t quite sure. The numbers are...
Published on Jun 21, 2019 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Pediatric Cancer Issues, Regain Health, Women's Health
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, all the terminology you hear can be confusing and just plain scary. So, let’s make at least one part of it easier to understand — cancer staging. First things first, let’s put a definition with “cancer staging.”...
Published on Oct 30, 2018 | Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Regain Health, Women's Health
Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That statistic alone can make having a mammogram uncomfortable and scary — but it doesn’t have to be. At the Erlanger Center for Breast Health, our breast cancer navigators are here to help. At the...
