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Lung cancer is often not given the same kind of attention as breast or other cancers; however, it is the number one cancer killer. Neeraj Desai, MD, an interventional pulmonology expert with Endeavor…

June is Men’s Health Month, which makes it a great time to review personal risk factors and follow up with crucial cancer screenings. “It’s never too early to understand your risks for developing…

The Endeavor Health Cancer Institute recently welcomed Ted James, MD, as the newly appointed Physician Executive. Dr. James was selected for this leadership role based on his extensive clinical…

When no one in your family has a history of colorectal cancer and you do not meet age-related screening recommendations, investigating symptoms becomes a crucial avenue to diagnosis — and saving…

When someone close to your heart tells you they have cancer, you may be at a loss for words. Even though you want to be there for your friend, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to lend a…

Since receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer in 2019, Kenneth Micetich, MD, a retired oncologist from Maywood, has remained cancer-free. However, in 2020, he began having episodes of blood in…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common, yet least talked about, forms of cancer in men. In fact, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. There are several myths…

A cancer diagnosis is often fraught with fear and anxiety, and for many women that includes major apprehension about losing their hair during chemotherapy. The use of cold capping and scalp cooling…

The approach to health, wellness and medical needs shifts during each stage of life. A diagnosis of breast cancer for 100-year-old Layne Horwich was met with her wise perspective, guided by a team of…

Metastatic cancer was once a death sentence, but thanks to tremendous advances in immunotherapy and ongoing research in the field of oncology, people with advanced cancer are living many years with…

Spring is a great time to take a close look at your skin. If you notice a suspicious bump, blemish, dark unsightly mole or one of the signs below, contact your doctor about your concerns. Watch for…

A cancer diagnosis can mean a host of physical challenges and often grueling treatment. Increasingly, clinicians are recognizing the importance of patients’ mental health as they undergo care to…