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            Sarah Cannon

            The latest advances in head and neck cancer treatment

            October 11, 2022
            Immunotherapy is leading to longer survival rates for some patients with head and neck cancer. Learn more about the latest advancements in treatment...
            Sarah Cannon

            The latest advancements in bone sarcoma treatment

            October 11, 2022
            Treating bone sarcoma cancer has come a long way with improvements in surgical techniques and a focus on the whole patient. Read more on the ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Understanding the Grief Response

            August 12, 2022
            The cancer journey can be very emotional, and both patients and their loved ones may experience grief. Amanda Hull, LMSW, Oncology Social Worker...
            Sarah Cannon

            Treatment options for prostate cancer

            July 20, 2022
            Did you know there seven standard treatment options for prostate cancer, with more being studied in clinical trials? Learn more here.
            Sarah Cannon

            Prostate cancer: symptoms and screenings

            July 11, 2022
            Learn more about the symptoms and screenings for prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men.
            Sarah Cannon

            What is sarcoma?

            July 4, 2022 by Tayla Holman
            Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can originate in the bone or soft tissue area. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and risk factors.
            Sarah Cannon

            How to understand and face a sarcoma diagnosis

            June 9, 2022
            Read this overview to learn more about sarcoma, including how it affects the body, treatment options, advances in research, and more.
            Sarah Cannon

            The differences between sarcoma and carcinoma

            June 9, 2022
            If you or a loved one has received a carcinoma or sarcoma diagnosis, we hope this will equip you with information throughout the cancer journey...
            Sarah Cannon

            What are your brain cancer treatment options?

            May 25, 2022
            A brain cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Learn about your potential treatment options.
            Sarah Cannon

            Navigators are the GPS for your cancer journey

            April 13, 2022
            Learn how Sarah Cannon’s nurse navigators can help guide you through your cancer journey.
            Sarah Cannon

            About your cancer care team

            March 17, 2022
            Did you know a patient can see up to eight cancer experts during the cancer journey? Meet the experts and learn how they help.
            Sarah Cannon

            Get to know your cancer care team

            February 7, 2022 by Gwen Spector BSN, RN, COCN, Complex GI Cancer Nurse Navigator, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Medical City Healthcare
            Your cancer care team is made up of many people specialized in different parts of the journey. Learn more about your cancer care team.
            Sarah Cannon

            How to support someone facing cancer during COVID...

            November 23, 2021
            While everyone is experiencing the impact of COVID-19, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to help people you love - especially family and...
            Sarah Cannon

            Caring for a parent with cancer as a young adult

            November 23, 2021 by Gwen Spector, Complex GI Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Medical City Healthcare
            Sarah Cannon expert Gwen Spector discusses caring for a parent with cancer, including tips to help you manage the caregiving role.
            Sarah Cannon

            6 tips for navigating the challenges of winter

            November 23, 2021
            Winter can cause additional challenges for someone going through cancer treatment. Learn more about how to navigate these obstacles.
            Sarah Cannon

            11 tips for the holiday season

            November 23, 2021
            The holidays can pose challenges no matter where you are on your cancer journey. Here are 11 tips and resources that may help you navigate the...
            Sarah Cannon

            Soft tissue sarcoma: Understanding your diagnosis...

            August 23, 2021
            Sarcoma is a term for cancers that begin in the bones or soft tissues of the body. Read more about being diagnosed with Sarcoma.
            Sarah Cannon

            7 Tips for Coping with Scan Anxiety

            June 29, 2021
            If you are a cancer survivor and have felt anxious about an upcoming scan such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI during or after your treatment, you ...
            Sarah Cannon

            12 questions to ask at your first cancer appointment

            May 14, 2021
            Your first cancer appointment can be overwhelming. Your head may be buzzing with a host of fears, worries and questions.
            Sarah Cannon

            Six tips for navigating the challenges of summer

            May 5, 2021
            Summer can be a challenging time for someone going through cancer treatment. Gwen Spector, Complex GI Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs, symptoms and risk factors of soft tissue...

            May 4, 2021
            Here is what you should know about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of soft tissue sarcomas.
            Sarah Cannon

            4 ways prostate cancer & testicular cancer are...

            April 26, 2021
            Although the prostate and the testicles are both part of the male reproductive system, prostate cancer and testicular cancer are different from...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer

            April 26, 2021
            The key to survival of testicular cancer is early detection and treatment. Learn about the signs and symptoms.
            Sarah Cannon

            Five things to know about testicular cancer

            April 26, 2021
            Though rare, it is important for all men to learn about testicular cancer and know what to look for should they experience any concerning symptoms...
            Sarah Cannon

            COVID-19 vaccines and mammograms: What you should...

            April 5, 2021
            If you are scheduled for a mammogram nearing the time of your COVID-19 vaccine, here is what you should know.

            tags: covid-19-blog

            Sarah Cannon

            Signs, symptoms and treatment of brain cancer

            March 10, 2021
            Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of brain cancer.
            Sarah Cannon

            How is head and neck cancer treated?

            March 5, 2021
            There are a variety of treatment options that are available for head and neck cancer, and your medical team will develop an individualized care...
            Sarah Cannon

            Ask the expert: advances in stereotactic radiotherapy...

            February 5, 2021
            March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that is among the 10 most common cancers in men and women according to the American Cancer ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs and symptoms of kidney cancer

            February 3, 2021
            March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate yourself about this common cancer.
            Sarah Cannon

            Counseling during COVID-19

            November 24, 2020 by Amanda Hull, LMSW
            Oncology Social Worker – Oncology Navigation + Support Services, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at St. David’s Healthcare
            It’s normal to feel stressed, sad, or worried about COVID-19, especially if you or your loved one is at risk or sick. Remember, there is no right...
            Sarah Cannon

            Seven sites for reliable cancer information

            September 14, 2020
            While your care team should be your first source of knowledge, you may also find yourself turning to the Internet for more information.
            Sarah Cannon

            Six ways to stay strong during chemo

            August 17, 2020
            You are probably aware that chemotherapy is one of the most common cancer treatments, and that it may cause side effects. But did you know how...

            tags: chemotherapy , exercise , nutrition , side effects

            Sarah Cannon

            Tips for coping with changing physical appearance

            August 17, 2020
            Cancer is a life-changing journey that affects patients and their loved ones emotionally and physically. Some patients may experience side effects...
            Sarah Cannon

            Remission vs. recurrence

            August 17, 2020
            If you or a loved one has gone through a cancer journey, your doctor may have talked to you about the possibility of recurrence and remission...
            Sarah Cannon

            Creating a cancer care package

            August 14, 2020
            A care package is a nice way to show your support for someone facing cancer. Here are five items that you might consider including in a care ...
            Sarah Cannon

            What to eat during and after oral cancer treatment

            August 14, 2020
            Learn more about what to eat during and after oral cancer treatment, including foods to avoid and why a balanced diet on a regular schedule is...
            Sarah Cannon

            Screening: Why it is important to not delay

            July 10, 2020

            With rigorous protocols and precautions in place to ensure the safety of our patients, it is important you continue to be proactive about ...

            Sarah Cannon

            Continuing treatment for cancer

            July 10, 2020
            At Sarah Cannon, delivering world-class cancer care has always been our highest priority, and our ultimate goal is to ensure that every patient...

            tags: covid-19

            Sarah Cannon

            Ask the expert: Common questions about COVID-19

            April 28, 2020
            As COVID-19 continues to affect day-to-day lives across the world, people living with cancer are faced with specific concerns about their health...
            Sarah Cannon

            COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What do I need to know...

            April 10, 2020
            While at this time there are no vaccines available to treat coronavirus, there are things that you and your family can do to help protect yourselves...
            Sarah Cannon

            How to prepare for surgery

            January 24, 2020
            One of the treatment options for cancer is surgery. Here are three ways that you and your loved ones can prepare for surgery.
            Sarah Cannon

            How to Help Ensure Your Loved Ones are Healthy...

            November 13, 2019
            November marks Movember, an important time to educate yourself and the men in your life on the proactive steps that you can take to keeping your...
            Sarah Cannon

            Bladder Cancer Treatments

            October 28, 2019
            There are four standard treatments for bladder cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and biologic therapy, which are used...
            Sarah Cannon

            Ostomy Awareness: Navigating the Journey

            October 4, 2019 by Gwen Spector BSN, RN, COCN, CCP
            More than 750,000 Americans are living with an ostomy. An ostomy is a surgically created opening that connects a hollow organ on the inside of...
            Sarah Cannon

            Fighting a flu or cold as a cancer patient

            July 12, 2019
            While just about anyone is susceptible to cold and flu viruses, cancer patients and caregivers can be especially vulnerable.
            Sarah Cannon

            Understanding prostate cancer survivorship

            July 3, 2019
            Follow-up care after completing treatment for prostate cancer is important. During the survivorship phase, a person may feel both physical and...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs, Symptoms and Screenings for Bladder Cancer

            July 3, 2019
            The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2019, there will be more than 80,000 new cases of bladder cancer diagnosed in the United States...
            Sarah Cannon

            How is Sarcoma Diagnosed?

            July 1, 2019
            Sarah Cannon expert Dr. Daniel Lerman discusses what you should know about how sarcoma is diagnosed, including symptoms to be aware of and what...
            Sarah Cannon

            A Navigator CARES

            May 28, 2019 by Gwen Spector, BSN, RN, COCN, Complex GI Cancer Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Medical City Healthcare
            Oncology navigators are often asked, “What does a navigator do?” The answer to that question may be different for each navigator depending on...
            Sarah Cannon

            How mindfulness can positively impact your cancer...

            May 9, 2019
            "Mindfulness" is about being in the present. When it comes to facing a cancer journey, being mindful of your body, your time and your emotions...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs, Symptoms and Screenings for Thyroid Cancer

            April 10, 2019
            Thyroid cancer is the twelfth most common cancer in the United States. In 2018, it's estimated that approximately three percent of all new cancer...
            Sarah Cannon

            Premature Menopause: How to Cope with Your Changing...

            February 5, 2019
            Some women facing cancer may experience premature menopause as a result of their treatment. Amanda Williams, Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigator...
            Sarah Cannon

            What Is Complementary Medicine?

            December 5, 2018
            Complementary medicine is defined as practices or supportive therapies that can help reduce the symptoms and the side effects related to cancer...
            Sarah Cannon

            Communication Through The Cancer Journey

            August 29, 2018
            The cancer journey can be a difficult and challenging time not only for the patient, but also the caregiver, who is often a family member. Sarah...
            Sarah Cannon

            How to Support Someone With Cancer

            July 26, 2018
            When someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you want to do everything you can to help. The challenge, said Peggy Smith, RN, BSN, OCN...
            Sarah Cannon

            Understanding the link between obesity and cancer

            June 27, 2018
            While many of us understand the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, obesity - when someone has an unhealthy amount or distribution of...
            Sarah Cannon

            What Is Personalized Medicine?

            May 28, 2018
            In preparation for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 2018 Annual Meeting focused on “Delivering Discoveries: Expanding the Reach of...
            Sarah Cannon

            How Nurse Navigators are Making Cancer Easier ...

            May 7, 2018
            May is Oncology Nursing Month, a time to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to helping people facing cancer through their journey.
            Sarah Cannon

            Finances 101: Common Questions on Planning for...

            May 2, 2018
            It is not uncommon for people facing cancer to have questions and concerns about the cost of their treatment. Dawn Deacon, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-...
            Sarah Cannon

            Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program: Partnering...

            April 16, 2018
            Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) is a proven, research-based partnership in which patients have the ability to take a more active role with their...
            Sarah Cannon

            11 Tips for Nutrition During Your Cancer Journey

            March 27, 2018
            When you are fighting or recovering from cancer, nutrition can be one of the most important parts of your journey. Eating a well-balanced diet...

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