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A 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...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, a gynecological oncologist at the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

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Four Reasons to Get Your MRI at South Shore Health

If you’ve ever had an injury and needed advanced imaging to diagnose the cause of the pain in your knee, hip, shoulder or elsewhere, you know there is a drawn-out process to follow before you can have that achy joint scanned. South Shore Health is making it easier to get an MRI.

Four Reasons to Get Your MRI at South Shore Health

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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...

Cancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk

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Skin 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...

Skin Cancer Awareness: Most Prevalent Cancer is Also the Most Preventable

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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Crucial for Early Detection

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams and screening for early...

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Crucial for Early Detection

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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...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection

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Men'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...

Men's Health Awareness: Self Exams Vital for Early Detection of Testicular Cancer

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Men'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...

Men's Health Awareness Month: Screening Key to Catching Prostate Cancer Early

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Three Cheers for the 3T! Powerful, New MRI Will Provide More Patient Access, Superior Imaging

With a magnet twice as strong as those in the health system’s four 1.5T scanners, the new 3T MRI will provide highly detailed imaging, increase efficiency and improve the patient experience.

Three Cheers for the 3T! Powerful, New MRI Will Provide More Patient Access, Superior Imaging