CancerCenter360
71 Posts
3/13/2020 12:00 AM
Video: What is cancer staging?
In this video, our doctors explain the importance of cancer staging, the equipment and methods used and the role staging plays in developing treatment plans.
3/5/2020 12:00 AM
10 questions to ask your doctor during your first visit
Whether you’re visiting a doctor for the first time, or seeking a second opinion, asking the right questions can help you to understand important information about your cancer diagnosis.
2/12/2020 12:00 AM
For first responders, industrial workers and others, asbestos still poses a cancer risk
Asbestos is abundant, durable, versatile and found in many building products. But it can also cause cancer.
12/23/2019 12:00 AM
Regular screenings can help detect oral, head and neck cancers
Preventing cancer is the goal. But diagnosing it early is just as important considering cancer found in its early stages is most treatable. Get the facts about these head and neck and details about screening.
12/16/2019 12:00 AM
Strange places to look for skin cancer
Many of us know that cancerous spots can appear in areas that get direct sun, like the face, arms and neck. But body parts that aren’t so visible, or as closely inspected, can also harbor unseen spots that may go undetected and, therefore, escape early intervention.
12/11/2019 12:00 AM
What's the difference? Plenty when it comes to cancer
To clear up some of the confusion, the Cancer Center 360 blog developed an occasional series called, “What's the difference?,” to familiarize patients with cancer terminology and help increase their cancer IQ. Below are summaries of the series installments from the past year.
11/27/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: Your questions answered about lung cancer screening
Dr. Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at our Chicago hospital, answers your questions about lung cancer screening.
11/25/2019 12:00 AM
Registry aims to track firefighters’ higher cancer risk
Men and women on America’s fire departments often are exposed to toxic smoke, asbestos and other substances that may increase their cancer risk. As a result, these first responders are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than the general population.
11/13/2019 12:00 AM
What’s the difference? Deciphering the alphabet soup of imaging tests
CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and others may create a confusing alphabet soup of imaging procedures for patients.
Guidelines
The information contained in this blog is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in the blog is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment of any illness, condition or disease.
