Surgery is just one of many modalities used to treat cancer. An oncologist will prepare you for this important procedure, and you should ask him or her questions about how best to get ready–both physically and mentally. Let’s talk about … Read More
Cancer Care Wooster OH
What Are Some Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Other Types of Cancer Treatment?
Cancer is a very challenging disease to handle. It generates debilitating symptoms, and the very treatments that you will need to help you achieve complete remission or conquer the disease can cause nasty side effects, which can greatly affect your … Read More
Understanding the Radiation Oncology Process
Radiation oncology or radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses X-rays or other types of energy to reduce or eliminate cancer cells. It damages cancer cells by destroying the parts of the cells that let them grow and divide. … Read More
What to Expect from Cancer Treatment
For many people, there is nothing scarier and more devastating than getting a cancer diagnosis. It can trigger emotions that run the gamut: disbelief, sadness, fear, anxiety, and even despair.
These feelings are all normal, and one way you can … Read More
Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Care at Wooster Community Hospital
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you want a comprehensive treatment that targets the illness quickly without impacting your overall health as much as possible. Let’s talk about what to expect from comprehensive cancer treatment at Wooster Community … Read More
Cancer Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Is a Radiation Oncologist Part of Your Cancer Treatment Team?
Cancer is a complicated disease to comprehend, both for patients and medical professionals. Treatments span long periods, making your journey hard to endure at times. But oncology is continuously growing with more studies, higher demand for services, and emerging technologies, … Read More
Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 1.7 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. There are different types of cancers, depending on the body parts affected by the growth of … Read More
Protecting Your Skin From Melanoma This Summer
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from direct sun exposure is a leading cause of melanoma. Sources of UV radiation also include tanning lamps and tanning beds. The distinctive brown spots that are … Read More