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You might already know that cancer care is not inexpensive, but did you know the average cost of cancer treatment is about $150,000? Cancer treatment can last for an extended period of time as the patient's medical team works to contain or kill the cancerous cells. And as you can imagine, the longer the treatment, the [...]

Leukemia cells and scienctist testing in laboratory Someone is diagnosed with blood cancer about every three minutes in the U.S. New cases of blood cancer account for 10 percent of new cancer diagnoses each year. Early diagnosis and treatment of Leukemia are major factors in survival rates. Read on to learn more about some of the early [...]

It's difficult to know what to do when you get the news that you have cancer. It's also a very challenging scenario when it's your parent who is faced with the diagnosis. It's hard to know what to do, what to say, and how to support them to the best of your ability. While we can [...]

Have you heard of World Lung Cancer Day? Are you looking for a positive inlet to modern lung cancer treatment and research? This year, the world has dedicated a day to lung cancer. All members of the world, from the school systems to specialized facilities, are coming together to make a change in the cancer community and the [...]

Sarcoma (cancer related) diagnosis medical concept on tablet screen with stethoscope. In 2017 around 9.6 million people around the world died from various types of cancer.  If you or a loved one haven't received a cancer diagnosis, odds are you know someone who has.  Perhaps you even know someone who has been affected by Sarcoma. [...]

diverse women united with breast cancer awareness ribbon Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the most devastating things that can happen to someone. It invades every part of their life: their health, their work, their family and their relationships. And with the physical and emotional toll of treatment, you're left with a [...]

Did you know that cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the US? Have you seen the pink ribbons some health organizations distribute in October? Pink ribbons in October represent breast cancer. Cancer awareness groups and health organizations distribute these ribbons for breast cancer awareness. There are different months and colors for different kinds of cancer. [...]

Finding out your loved one has cancer can leave you reeling from shock. All of a sudden it can feel as though your world has come crashing down around you. Help for cancer patients' families is out there though, and if you can be at your strongest, it will help your loved make sense of [...]

In 2018, over 13,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer. And while that number may seem jarring at first, it's worth noting that the incidence of cervical cancer dropped over 50% since 1975. Clearly, we have made advances in cervical cancer detection, screening, and treatment processes. But at AO Multispecialty Clinic we know that prevention is key, and our [...]

Being told you have cancer is, unfortunately, only the start of the challenging conversations you're likely to have regarding your cancer diagnosis and its treatment. After you hear the news, you'll eventually need to share it with others, including your spouse, partner, children, family, friends, and colleagues. For many people, just the thought of these conversations can be very scary. How will people take the news? [...]