Tag: Cancer

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  May 25, 2021

  What to Eat Three Days Before Your Colonoscopy

  Whether this is your first screening or your first since the pandemic started, here is a refresher on how to prep for a colonoscopy from gastroenterologist Dr. Aaron Martin, starting with what to eat three days before to ensure an accurate screening.
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  April 19, 2021

  When to Schedule a Mammogram Screening After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

  Not sure if you can get a mammogram screening after your COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what to know.
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  March 23, 2021

  Bloody Stool: Is It Colon Cancer or Is It Something Else?

  It can be alarming to see blood in the toilet or when wiping after a bowel movement, but in most cases, it isn't a sign of a life-threatening disease.
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  February 1, 2021

  Breathe Easier: The Ins and Outs of Lung Nodules

  Are you at high risk of lung issues? Screenings and preventative care are easier than ever to help keep patients informed.
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  January 14, 2021

  A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Followed Finding a Small Lump, But This NJ Mom Is Fighting

  Christina is surrounded by the support of her family and friends as she receives integrated care in both New Jersey and Center City and undergoes radiation treatment on the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, a new state-of-the-art technology available.
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  December 29, 2020

  Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reveals Rare Cancer Recurrence For New Jersey Mom

  Cristin Polizzi overcame a rare form of cancer and may have never known of its recurrence if it wasn’t for weight loss surgery. Now she enjoys a new lease on life with her daughter.
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  December 17, 2020

  Microbubble Therapy Offers Hope to Patients with Liver Cancer

  A first-in-human clinical trial shows that microbubbles enhances the effectiveness of radiation, reducing tumor growth and improving patient survival.
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  December 10, 2020

  A Survival Story: How One Man Beat the Dire Odds of Pancreatic Cancer

  Joseph Derillo knew the odds of surviving this deadly cancer were low, but enduring a complex Whipple procedure and chemotherapy saved his life.
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  November 10, 2020

  Types of Prostate Cancer Screenings and Why They’re Important

  A Jefferson urologist breaks down when men should start getting screened, types of tests available and weighs in on the necessity of rectal exams.
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  November 3, 2020

  How to Get Intimacy Back after Cancer Treatment

  Research shows women are less likely to hear how cancer treatments might impact their sexual health. Experts weigh in on how women can explore these questions with their doctors and partners.
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  November 3, 2020

  What I Wish People Knew About Surviving Breast Cancer

  A closer look at the physical and emotional impacts that continue after treatment is over, and how to better support breast cancer survivors