CancerCenter360
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12/17/2019 12:00 AM
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstruction
The 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
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.
11/20/2019 12:00 AM
Busting myths: Can a diet rich in herbs and spices prevent cancer and disease?
Touting the health benefits of herbs and spices is a multibillion-dollar industry. But many health claims are, at best, inconclusive.
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.
11/6/2019 12:00 AM
Many unaware of HPV-cancer link, as related cancer rates rise
Even though HPV-related cancer rates continue to rise, a recent survey found that most Americans don’t know about the connection between HPV and cancer.
10/16/2019 12:00 AM
Survey: Most men don’t follow advice on active surveillance for prostate cancer
Some prostate cancer patients who do not require immediate treatment may put themselves at risk by not following active surveillance guidelines.
10/9/2019 12:00 AM
Clinical trials are a key to drug research, yet participation remains low
Despite their importance to the development of new cancer treatments, few patients are in enrolled clinical trials.
9/26/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: What you should know about the lung disease outbreak linked to vaping
To address concerns about the vaping-related lung illness, Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP, Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at our hospital in Chicago, answered your questions in a recent Twitter chat.
9/18/2019 12:00 AM
How does cancer do that? Pancreatic cancer cells find ways to survive
But, despite these incredible advancements, one of the most common cancers continues to vex doctors and researchers: pancreatic cancer.
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