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In the past, losing one or both breasts was one of the most devastating aspects of breast cancer treatment. Many women experienced feelings of anxiety and sadness over a perceived loss of femininity…

Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, and sharing it with family and friends isn’t easy. But having their support throughout your journey is essential to healing. Here’s a guide to…

When Maria Kazlauskas went in for a routine check-up with her gynecologist, the last thing she expected was for her doctor to discover a large lump in her breast. “Quite frankly, I was stunned,” Maria…

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are a major public health issue that rival the incidence of lung, breast and prostate cancers. In fact, taken as a whole, they are the number two cause of cancer deaths…

Cancer survivors sometimes refer to themselves as disease-free, but not free of disease. That’s because even though the cancer is gone, patients may still experience physical and emotional symptoms…

Did you know that the answer to more effective cancer treatment – and prevention – might be found in your genes? Ten percent of cancers are hereditary, which means understanding your family history…

When it comes to treating cancer, the goal is to find the safest treatment option that provides the best long-term outcome for patients. Today, that often means robotic surgery. The da Vinci Surgical…

Although it’s not often talked about, abnormal uterine bleeding is a common condition among reproductive-age women. In fact, about five percent of women ages 18-50 are affected per year. This number…

Today’s healthcare isn’t about providing a cookie-cutter approach. It’s about providing options to patients so they can find the treatment or care that’s right for their situation. For patients…

As the System Director of Cardiovascular Operations at Endeavor Health, Catherine Smith is well versed in matters of the heart. It’s also deeply personal – heart disease runs in her family, being the…

Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve your heart health. The good news is that it’s easier than most people think. The key is focusing on making long-term lifestyle changes, rather…