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Five Things to Know About Blood Cancers

Numerous types of blood cancers affect thousands of Americans. Learn more about different blood cancer types, survival rates, and treatments with Summit Health hematologist-oncologist Bilal Farooqi, MD.

National Cancer Week: The Lifesaving Screening Plans Everyone Should Know

Are you up to date on all your cancer screenings? Many of us delayed or missed life-saving screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still getting back on track.

Colonoscopy Remains Proven Gold Standard: Do Not Delay Your Screening

"Colonoscopy remains the proven gold standard. There are numerous concerns with the way data was collected and presented in this study,” explains Roger Klein, MD, chair of gastroenterology at Summit...

PSMA PET/CT Scan Offers New Way to Detect Prostate Cancer

The PSMA PET/CT scan is a new way to detect prostate cancer where other tests miss crucial details. Learn more about the prostate cancer PSMA PET/CT scan, how it works...

Panel Discussion: The Future of Oncology

Summit Health has made it a priority to emphasize cancer screenings in the years following the pandemic. Learn more about the state-of-the-art cancer screenings Summit Health offers and the future...

What Are Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms?

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest form of cancer, claiming the lives of 95 percent of those diagnosed with it within five years.. How do we detect this malicious form of...

Causes and Prevention of Men's Health Issues

One of the keys to a long and healthy life is taking preventative steps against potential medical problems. “Statistically, women outpace men in terms of life expectancy, and there are...

World Ovarian Cancer Day is May 8

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S. and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system.

Testicular Cancer: What To Know

Testicular cancer is a cancer that starts in the testicles (testes), the organs that produce male sex hormones and sperm. Compared to other cancers, testicular cancer is rare.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Reduce Cancer Risk

There's no getting around it—cancer is a fear-inducing word. Some people approach it with the mindset of "it won't happen to me," but unfortunately this thought process does nothing to...

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