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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The Benefit of Routine Bladder Cancer Screenings
What is Bladder Cancer? Bladder cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells begin to grow in the cells that line the bladder. Screening tests are done to look for cancer when there are no signs or symptoms. Currently, there is no screening test available for bladder cancer. However, the…
Julie Scott, DNP
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The importance of regular melanoma screenings
What is Melanoma or Skin Cancer? Melanoma is a cancer of melanocytes, the cells in the skin that give the skin color. When melanocytes become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, melanoma develops. There are no specific screening tests for melanoma other than a visual skin check. These skin checks…
Julie Scott, DNP
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What you need to know about colon cancer screenings
What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is a disease of abnormal cells developing in the digestive organs of the intestines or rectum. When abnormal cells develop in either the colon or rectum, cancer starts. Colorectal cancer most often starts growing in polyps, which can be precancerous lesions in the colon.…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings
What is a Prostate gland? The prostate is a gland which is part of the male reproductive system. Its job is to produce fluid that is part of the semen. When cells in the prostate begin to grow out of control, cancer develops. The risk for developing prostate cancer increases…
Julie Scott, DNP
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What are the benefits of lung cancer screening?
Lung Cancer Lung cancer is a type of cancer that affects the lungs. Cancer most often starts in the cells of the lining of the airways in the lungs. When these cells become abnormal, they grow uncontrollably, and cancer develops. There are two main types of lung cancer- non-small cell…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Breast cancer systemic treatment
The exact treatment prescribed for you will be based on the stage and characteristics of your breast cancer. It's important to talk to your oncology team if you have any specific questions about your particular treatment. Treatment is often classified into local therapy or systemic therapy. Local therapy means that…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Breast cancer local treatment
The exact treatment prescribed for you will be based on the stage and characteristics of your breast cancer. It's important to talk to your oncology team if you have any specific questions about your particular treatment. Treatment is often classified into local therapy or systemic therapy. Local therapy means that…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Characteristics of breast cancer
Characteristics of breast cancer When a biopsy is done, and cancer has been confirmed, there are additional things the oncologist needs to know about the cancer. Hormone receptor status: This determines if the cancer cells use either estrogen or progesterone (or both) to grow. If there are estrogen receptors on…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Breast Cancer
What is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. The average female will have about a 13% chance of getting breast cancer sometime in her life. That number may be higher for women who are at higher risk due to genetic…
Julie Scott, DNP
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