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...
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....
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...
When you or a loved one first receives a cancer diagnosis, it is unsettling and shocking news. After receiving the news from your doctor, it may be challenging to decide on the best course of action. With that said, it’s a good idea to seek...
Did you know that over 340,000 cases of cancer could be prevented if Americans moved more, weighed less and ate healthier? The United States has the 7th overall highest cancer rate in the world according to the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR). February is National...
Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. Each year, more than 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual...