Cancer Care
Find information and inspiration here. Many people will face some type of cancer during their lifetime. And today, more of them than ever before are becoming survivors. Learn about the latest cancer treatments, technologies, research advancements and supportive care.
Prescient advice: Get your mammogram
‘You never know how people are going to touch your life,’ says Paula Bowen, who followed wise words from a former president's daughter.
Many talks on end-of-life wishes end in confusion
Just 3 out of 10 accurately understood what their loved one wanted.
Phytoestrogen: A tool in the cancer battle?
You may want to add soy and ground flaxseed to your diet—they're two important sources of this plant-based estrogen.
Most cancers caused by random DNA copying errors
While habits and environment can be key to the disease, chance plays a huge role as well.
Improving care, one patient at a time
When a patient saw a burdensome step in his twice-a-week hospital visits, he teamed with an advocate to make a time-saving change.
A lifesaving visit
One woman set aside her skepticism and followed her doctor's advice to get a mammogram. It saved her life.
Another obesity downside: higher esophageal cancer risk
Research shows association with increased odds for stomach cancer as well.
Should we ditch Splenda?
After a study links the artificial sweetener to leukemia risks in mice, a Spectrum Health oncologist urges caution.
‘Life is good’
Having endured a host of treatments, Gary Lemmen sees the positive side of stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
How to help an ailing friend
Don't know what to say, or what to do? Experts suggest useful ways to help friends or family members as they endure medical troubles.
‘The best prom queen ever’
Recovering from a bone marrow transplant, Corinne Bass celebrates a high school tradition with her own, unique style.
