Breast Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection
A little more than a year ago, Luanne Dyer was awakened in the middle of the night by a sharp pain so severe she sat straight up in bed.
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Skin Cancers on Head and Neck
Head and neck cancers include lesions on the skin of these parts of the body. The most common types are squamous cell cancer, basal cell cancer and melanoma
Lexington Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program
What makes lung cancer so deadly is that it is usually detected late, when treatments are less likely to help. That’s why Lexington Medical Center offers a lung cancer screening program.
HPV Can Lead to Head and Neck Cancers
The human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted disease known to cause cervical cancer in women. But did you know that HPV can also lead to head and neck cancers?
Early Detection Could Save Your Life
Many women report the first sign of their breast cancer was a new breast lump they discovered on their own.
Ask the Doctor: Ovarian Cancer
Abdominal bloating. Decreased appetite. Weight loss. Fatigue. They’re vague symptoms that may have a variety of causes. Surprisingly, one of them may be ovarian cancer.
Colon Cancer Increasing in Young Adults
The world was shocked by the death of famous actor and South Carolina native Chad Boseman recently. He died of colon cancer at the young age of 43.
Melanoma: What You Need to Know
Melanoma is a type of cancer that typically starts in the skin, but rare forms can start in the eyes and mucous membranes, such as inside the nose.
What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Learn risk factors, screening and treatment options.
The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients
Research in breast cancer patients has shown that yoga may be able to help improve physical functioning, reduce fatigue, reduce stress, improve sleep and improve quality of life.
