As approximately 1 out of 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, all women need to be informed of their breast cancer risks. In a world full of hearsay and rumors, it is also important to know the truth and only believe what...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and at Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center, we believe that prevention begins with understanding. This blog will give you an in-depth look at the things every man – and woman! - should know about prostate cancer. What is it? The prostate is...
While every cancer diagnosis can bring nutritional challenges, a patient facing head and neck cancer may have some particular obstacles to overcome – physically, mentally, and emotionally. The symptoms of the cancer itself and side effects from treatment can make eating, one of the most...
October is liver cancer awareness month. We want to take this time to make sure you are fully informed about symptoms and warning signs to look out for! Liver cancer is treatable and sometimes even curable when it’s caught early. That’s why it’s important to...
Do you know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer? September is prostate cancer awareness month. Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center wants you to be informed about the warning signs for prostate cancer. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in the pelvis of men. It is...
More than 12% of the US population will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. While the thyroid gland is small, it produces a hormone that influences every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. What you should know about thyroid cancer: Thyroid cancer affects...
Cancer survival rates indeed continue to rise with ever-evolving improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment. However, it is essential to note that cancer risk can largely be attributed to lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate nutrition, as well as certain environmental exposures....
Men’s Health Month is an opportunity to encourage men and boys in our lives to take charge of their health! For many reasons – embarrassment, inconvenience, or even just the stigma around “complaining” about medical issues – men are much less likely to take care of...
When undergoing cancer treatment, it's important to stay adequately nourished in order to avoid malnutrition. In our current public health challenge created by COVID-19, it may become necessary for cancer patients to isolate at home between cancer care appointments. Stocking up on nutritious foods is...
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing; treatment suppresses the immune system which can make patients more vulnerable to infections. With the current pandemic, COVID-19, many are asking if they should start or continue cancer treatment. COVID-19 risks are evaluated on a case by case basis. If a...