Category Archives: General Information

What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator?

Cynthia Maldonado, RN, OCN Understanding, Professional, Knowledgeable, Care ….when you or a loved one is...

Health Insurance Options During the Annual Open Enrollment Period

The most important thing for adults with cancer is having a health insurance plan that...

Do Cancer Patients Need Osteoporosis Testing?

Dustin Stevenson, DO Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones lose their strength and density....

What is new with Breast Cancer Screenings?

Colleen O’Kelly Priddy, MD, FACS Breast self-exams can be intimidating–sometimes it feels like our breasts...

Is there local Bladder Cancer Care?

J. Ben Wilkinson, MD, FACRO Although not one of the main three or four cancers...

Prevention of Vaping-Related Lung Disease

Zach Reagle, DO, Pulmonologist Over the last few months there have been multiple media reports of...

The Importance of Talking Openly To Your Healthcare Team

By now you have probably seen the commercial by a global health service company about...

Advances in Breast Cancer Surgery at Mission Hope Cancer Center

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