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The mammogram is a crucial screening for breast cancer that has saved countless lives. Mammograms have long been considered the gold standard when it comes to breast cancer screening and often detect…

When Endeavor Health surgical oncologist George Salti, MD, performed the first HIPEC procedure in the Chicago area in 2001, many other physicians thought it was a crazy notion and not a viable option for cancer patients.

While robotic technology is now commonly used for surgical treatment of various cancers, its use in breast cancer surgeries is a newer, promising application. Katherine Kopkash, MD, breast surgical…

This story could start and end with a simple message: get a colonoscopy. The prep does not taste great, the procedure is painless and the outcome could save your life. Anne Karena Dahl learned this…

Colonoscopies save lives by preventing colon cancer, but many people still remain reluctant to undergo the essential screening because they are nervous about the prep. Endeavor Health clinicians are…

Over the years, cancer treatment options have advanced, becoming more effective and targeted. The downside of these therapies, besides potentially unpleasant side effects, is the effect they can have…

When it comes to getting a colonoscopy, some people may be anxious about the procedure. The truth is that colonoscopies are routine, safe and fairly quick. Most importantly, colonoscopies save lives…

According to the World Health Organization, colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, representing about 10% of all cancer cases. The good news is when caught early, colon cancer is…

While colorectal cancer is still a leading cause of cancer deaths nationally, the rate of deaths has been dropping in recent decades thanks to successful screening. Colorectal cancer screenings —…

Cervical cancer was historically one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, and fortunately there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of cases in recent years due to…

The application of genetics to the field of oncology continues to provide exciting advances in detection and treatment for a wide range of cancers. It’s widely accepted that early diagnosis is the…

It seems all this talk about living a healthy lifestyle has merit. Research suggests at least one-third of all cancers could be prevented, mainly by making lifestyle changes. Of course, there are some…