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Cancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer – the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. According to the American Association for Cancer...
BlogNew Law Decreases Barriers to Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law legislation that will ensure patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing.
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Weymouth, MA 02190
United States
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection
March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease, which is the third most common cancer for both men and women, and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS), predicts that more than 153,000...
BlogStacey Reed's Story: Finding Courage in the Face of Cancer
After a routine mammogram revealed a breast-tissue abnormality, Stacey Reed started her breast cancer journey at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.
BlogTesticular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes
While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,720 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 600 people will die from the disease.
BlogMen's Health Awareness Month: Screening Key to Catching Prostate Cancer Early
November is National Men's Health Awareness Month. Sometimes referred to as "Movember" or "No Shave November" -- when many go to great lengths growing mustaches and beards -- the month is meant to shine a light on health issues affecting men, including prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second...
BlogInaugural Lace Up for Cancer Walk Set for Saturday, June 10, 2023!
This fun-filled community event will help directly support the compassionate patient care offered at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.
News & MediaMen's Health Awareness: Self Exams Vital for Early Detection of Testicular Cancer
November is Men's Health Awareness Month. Also known as "Movember" or "No Shave November," the month dedicated to highlighting the health issues impacting men, including testicular cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 9,910 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed this...
BlogWhen Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment
One of the harrowing features of breast cancer is that to treat it, chemotherapy has often part of the treatment plan. While chemo can be life-saving in some cases, the side effects are horrible. A groundbreaking study now indicates that thousands of women can be spared this difficult treatment.
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