What is Cancer?
Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and keep dividing and forming more cells without control or order. All organs of the body are made of cells. Normally, cells divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them. Learn More
Lymphedema Protocol
18 Steps to Prevention of Lymphedema for Upper Extremities. Â For the patient who is at risk of developing lymphedema, and for the patient who has developed lymphedema. (National Lymphedema Network Recommendations) Learn More
Neutropenic Precautions
Your white blood cell count may decrease significantly once you start treatment, but you can prevent exposure to infection-causing germs in your environment by following specific precautions. Learn More
Oncologist
Medical oncologists are physicians specializing in the treatment of cancer.Medical oncologists are primarily experts in treating cancer with drugs. Because of their focus, medical oncologists have been called “cancer chemotherapists”. Radiation oncologists treat cancer with radiation. Learn More
Radiation Oncology
External radiation therapy does not cause your body to become radioactive. There is no need to avoid being with other people because of your treatment. Even hugging, kissing, or having sexual relations with others pose no risk to them of radiation exposure. Learn More
Staging of Cancer
The clinical staging of cancer – a process of classifying tumors – describes the extent of a cancer and helps physicians determine the proper treatment. The TNM system is used most often and is based on: Learn More
