Transparency is crucial when cancer has metastasized, and the patient is nearing the end of their life. In these circumstances, honest communication between healthcare providers, patients, and their loved ones is essential. It enables patients to make educated and informed decisions about their care and prepares them for the next…
Jenni Daniel BSN, RN
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Early detection of head and neck cancer
What are head and neck cancers? Cancer develops when the DNA in a normal healthy cell mutates or changes and becomes abnormal. This abnormal cell grows uncontrollably and doesn’t follow the normal processes of cell division and death. Head and neck cancer is diagnosed when these cancerous cells grow in…
Julie Scott, DNP
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What you need to know about thyroid cancer screening
What is Thyroid Cancer? The thyroid is a gland in the front of the neck responsible for hormone production. When cells of the thyroid become abnormal, cancer develops. There are no screening tests to evaluate thyroid cancer cells' presence. A diagnosis is typically made when someone is being evaluated for…
Julie Scott, DNP
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About liver cancer and how to know if you’re at risk
What is Liver Cancer? The liver is an organ in the abdomen with many important bodily functions. From filtering blood, and activating enzymes to helping to metabolize nutrients, the liver has a large job in keeping the body functioning well. When liver cells become abnormal, they begin to grow out…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Importance of sarcomas screening
What are Sarcomas? Sarcomas are a class of rare cancers that develop in the bones or soft tissues in the body. These areas can include muscle, fat, cartilage, and blood vessels. Cancer develops if certain cells in those areas become abnormal and begin to grow out of control. This often…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Early detection of pancreatic cancer through screening
What is Pancreatic Cancer? The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen that secretes pancreatic enzymes that help digestion. In addition, the pancreas also produces insulin, which helps control blood sugar levels in the body. When pancreas cells become abnormal, they grow irregularly and out of control. This abnormal cell…
Julie Scott, DNP
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The importance of leukemia screening
What is Leukemia? Leukemia is a type of cancer of cells in the body that make blood, most often white blood cells; however, leukemia can also form in other blood cells. When these cells become abnormal, they grow uncontrollably and become cancerous. There are multiple types of leukemia, which are…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Endometrial cancer: everything about screening you need to know
What is Endometrial Cancer? Endometrial cancer is a cancer of the lining of the uterus. Cancer starts when cells become abnormal and start growing out of control in this lining. Currently, no test is used to screen for endometrial cancer. Screening tests look for cancer when it is at an…
Julie Scott, DNP
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The Importance of regular Kidney Cancer Screenings
What is Kidney Cancer? Kidney cancer develops when the cells inside the kidneys become abnormal and start to grow out of control. There are multiple types of kidney cancer that can grow, each starting from a different type of cell in the kidney. Some cancers have screening tests available to…
Julie Scott, DNP
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What are the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?
What is Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell of the body’s immune system. When these cells become abnormal, they grow uncontrollably and become cancerous. The growth of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can start anywhere these lymphocytes are, including the lymph…
Julie Scott, DNP
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