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            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

            6 tips for navigating the challenges of winter

            January 12, 2021
            Winter can cause additional challenges for someone going through cancer treatment. Learn more about how to navigate these obstacles.
            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

            Caring for a parent with cancer as a young adult

            November 24, 2020 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

            How is head and neck cancer treated?

            October 7, 2020
            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

            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

            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

            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

            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

            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

            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

            How to support someone facing cancer during COVID...

            April 14, 2020
            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

            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

            11 tips for the holiday season

            December 11, 2019
            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

            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

            Treatment options for prostate cancer

            September 24, 2019
            While prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States, the incidence rate has been declining since the early 1990s...
            Sarah Cannon

            4 Ways Prostate Cancer & Testicular Cancer are...

            September 24, 2019
            Although the prostate and the testicles are both part of the male reproductive system, prostate cancer and testicular cancer are different from...
            Sarah Cannon

            You noticed a change in your skin. Now what?

            August 22, 2019
            It is recommended that you perform regular full body skin self-exams and have a skin exam by your doctor beginning at age 20. But if you are ...
            Sarah Cannon

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

            July 17, 2019
            Sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in the bones or soft tissues of the body: muscle, tendons, fat, lymph vessels, blood vessels, nerves...
            Sarah Cannon

            Full-body skin exam: What to expect

            July 16, 2019
            In addition to performing regular full-body skin self-exams, you should have full-body skin exams by your doctor. Here is what you can expect...
            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

            Melanoma: What You Should Know

            May 6, 2019
            Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, Investigator for the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon Research Institute, shares what you ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Immunotherapy & Melanoma

            May 1, 2019
            Treatment types for melanoma skin cancer can vary, depending on skin type, cancer type, how much the cancer has spread and by its stage. Common...
            Sarah Cannon

            What Causes Skin Cancer and How to Prevent It

            May 1, 2019
            According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers.
            Sarah Cannon

            What to Look for and Where to Look for Skin Cancer

            May 1, 2019
            Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that one in five Americans will develop skin ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Skin Cancer Types and Screening Recommendations

            May 1, 2019
            When it comes to skin cancer, the more you know, the better protected you can be.
            Sarah Cannon

            Five Things to Know About Testicular Cancer

            April 17, 2019
            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

            Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

            April 17, 2019
            While it may be the most common form of cancer in young men between ages 15 and 44 (and far more common in Caucasian than African American men)...
            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

            Understanding the Grief Response

            December 13, 2018
            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

            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

            Skin Cancer 101

            September 27, 2018 by Sarah Cannon
            Summer fun in the sun might be ending, but that doesn’t mean that you and your loved ones should stop educating yourselves about the risks of...

            tags: skin cancer , skin cancer prevention , skin cancer treatment

            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 & 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

            Six Tips for Navigating the Challenges of Summer

            June 11, 2018
            Summer can be a challenging time for someone going through cancer treatment. Gwen Spector, Complex GI Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer ...
            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...
            Sarah Cannon

            Understanding the Stages of Cancer

            October 16, 2017
            If you are diagnosed with cancer, one of the first questions you may ask is “How bad is it?” To answer this question, doctors often refer to ...
            Sarah Cannon

            What You Should Know Before Your Cancer Surgery

            September 8, 2017
            Having surgery can be frightening and overwhelming. These are some general tips to help you get prepared for your surgery.
            Sarah Cannon

            Simple Ways to Relieve Fatigue During the Cancer...

            August 15, 2017
            Cancer-related fatigue, although different for each person, is the most commonly reported side effect from cancer and its treatments. Sami Mansfield...
            Sarah Cannon

            Navigators are the GPS for Your Cancer Journey

            June 28, 2017
            Sometimes as you travel down the road of life, everything goes smoothly; you know just where you're going and how long it will take you to get...
            Sarah Cannon

            12 Questions to Ask at Your First Cancer Appointment

            June 28, 2017
            Your first cancer appointment can be overwhelming. Your head may be buzzing with a host of fears, worries and questions.
            Sarah Cannon

            What is Hospice Care?

            June 20, 2017
            Depending on the stage and type of cancer, sometimes, the goal of a patient's care is to focus on comfort. Two types of outpatient care that ...
            Sarah Cannon

            What You Need To Know About Cancer Recurrence

            June 19, 2017
            Depending on the stage and type of cancer, recurrence is possible following treatment. It is important to be diligent with follow-up care to ...
            Sarah Cannon

            Working During Cancer Treatment

            June 6, 2017
            Choosing to work or take time off during your cancer treatment is a personal decision. Whichever choice you make, it is important to know what...
            Sarah Cannon

            What is Palliative Care?

            November 28, 2016
            Commonly mistaken for hospice care, palliative care is a type of outpatient care that is available to improve the quality of life for patients...
            Sarah Cannon

            How to Combat Fatigue During the Cancer Journey

            October 3, 2016
            One of the most common side effects of cancer treatment is feeling fatigued. Fatigue arises because your body is working hard to fight off cancer...
            Sarah Cannon

            Exercise and Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?

            August 17, 2016
            Should I exercise during cancer treatment? Does exercising reduce the risk of cancer? Does exercise help reduce the risk of cancer returning?...
            Sarah Cannon

            Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Brain Cancer

            July 14, 2016
            Brain tumors are masses of abnormal cells in the brain. Tumors in the brain can be especially dangerous, as even those that are benign can grow...
            Sarah Cannon

            7 Tips for Coping with Scan Anxiety

            July 6, 2016
            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

            Men's Health Week: The Importance of Cancer Screening

            June 17, 2016
            During MenÕs Health Week, it is important to educate yourself and the men in your life on the proactive steps you can take to keeping your body...
            Sarah Cannon

            Why is a Cancer Registry Important?

            April 22, 2016
            Data from a patient's cancer journey can provide valuable insights that can help cancer specialists determine the most effective treatments for...

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