Article #2: Are You at Risk?
Testicular cancer, the kind Scott Hamilton defeated, is relatively rare, and only in men. About 8,500 cases of the disease will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Unfortunately, the lifetime risk of developing any form of cancer is much, much higher. The statistics are sobering: According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in every two men…
Olympic Champion Scott Hamilton Is Empowering People Fighting The Disease
In the early 1980s, Scott Hamilton dominated the world of menʼs figure skating. From October 1980 to March 1984, Hamilton was undefeated on ice, winning four world figure skating championships and then the Olympic gold medal at Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, where he carried the American flag during the opening ceremonies. But…
Article #1: A Message from the CEO: The Comforts of Home
Anyone can get cancer. Just ask Scott Hamilton, whose compelling story, featured on this page, demonstrates the life-saving importance of early detection. Our hospital has invested in the tools, the people and the technology – all the resources you need to detect cancer early, and, in many cases, beat it.
Thereʼs another reason you…
How To Winterize Your Family
Getting Ready for Flu Season
Old Man Winter is on his way. Time to bring out the sweaters and check your home’s heating system. And with peak flu season starting in late November, it’s also time to take a few simple steps that will help your family stay healthier this winter.
Get A Flu Shot: A flu shot is the best way to avoid coming down with the flu.
Understanding The Advanced Imaging Technologies Available To Your Physician
MRI…CT scan…Ultrasound. Your physician and healthcare team have many options available when it comes to advanced medical imaging that can detect and diagnose disease at an earlier and more treatable stage. Here’s a quick recap of the five most common imaging technologies and when they are used.
X-RaY: An X-ray…
Stressed? It May Be More Serious Than You Think
The holidays are just around the corner. If you’re like most people, you may find yourself feeling a bit stressed out during this time of year.
So what is stress? In simple terms, stress is your body’s reaction to having to deal with more than you are used to. Stress is often caused by major life events: divorce, losing a job, experiencing…
Facing Chemo? There’s No Place Like Home.
You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. Your physician has recommended chemotherapy, an often long and difficult process. After you recover from the initial shock of the news, an important decision must be made. Who will you turn to for help?
Many people mistakenly believe that only a big-city hospital can provide the chemotherapy services they…
Live It Out
The earlier breast cancer can be detected, the greater the chance for survival. So follow these screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society. You owe it to your family – and to yourself.
A yearly mammogram starting at age 40 and continuing as long as the woman is in good health.
A clinical breast exam every year for women over 40 and every three years for women in…
Are You At Risk?
There are some risk factors for breast cancer over which you have no control. These include:
Getting Older: 2 out of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 and older.
Family History: Gene defects inherited from parents are thought to be responsible for 5 to 10 percent of breast cancer cases.
Personal History: Women who have had breast cancer are three to…
“Anyone Is Susceptible”
Reese Witherspoon Talks About Her Passion To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Reese Witherspoon is on a mission. As the Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation for Women, the Academy® Award-winning actress is determined to help women become more knowledgeable about breast cancer and the importance of early detection in fighting the disease.
Why have you become so…