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Scituate captains help cancer patients set sail
It can be hard to find the time to take a break from doctor's appointments when undergoing treatment for cancer. Recently, five boat captains in Scituate took a group of South Shore Health patients on a sail in conjunction with a nonprofit called Sailing Heals.
News & MediaSkin Cancer Awareness: Most Prevalent Cancer is Also the Most Preventable
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of prevention and screening. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable. According to the Skin...
BlogFive Questions On Skin Cancer, Answered
With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable.
BlogMen's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
BlogDana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health
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Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health
101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
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101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
United States
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The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health provides convenient world-leading cancer care programs to our southeastern Massachusetts communities. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and South Shore Hospital provide services in the Cancer Center...
Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
BlogA Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients
For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships, and extraordinary compassion. Throughout much of that time, Christine received her care at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health...
BlogRanitidine Cancer Concerns: What Users of Zantac & Generics Need to Know
A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.
BlogGynecologic Oncology
The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health's combined resources enable patients who are suspected or known to have cancers of the female reproductive tract to receive the latest diagnostic tests and treatments available. Patients who are at high risk of developing those cancers also...
Nine Signs of Prostate Cancer to Discuss with Your Doctor
Prostate cancer signs don't always present early, but if you are experiencing these symptoms it's time to talk with your physician.
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