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South Shore Health Blog

Health and wellness information from our experts

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Featured Article

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

Exercise for Cancer Patients

An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care

Integrative therapies or complementary therapies for cancer patients offer mind and body care alongside standard cancer treatment. Learn from expert and leader in exercise physiology, Jen Logan, some of the best integrative therapies that can help patients feel their best while also managing the side effects that often come with cancer and cancer treatment.

An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care

Kevin Smith, South Shore resident

One Man’s Perseverance through an Unforeseen Cancer Diagnosis

At 33 years young, Kevin Smith never expected to hear the words “you have cancer.” In fact, his healthy lifestyle and zest for outdoor adventure painted an entirely different picture—one of health and wellness.

One Man’s Perseverance through an Unforeseen Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Jabbar

Bone Health for Survivorship

One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Bone Health for Survivorship

Len Bicknell during the Pan-Mass Challenge

Why Len Bicknell Rides the Pan-Mass Challenge for Team SSH

Len Bicknell will participate in his 33rd Pan-Mass Challenge this August, shares why he rides as part of Team SSH. Read his story, and learn how you can join our team!

Why Len Bicknell Rides the Pan-Mass Challenge for Team SSH

Dr. Faggen, MD, Medical Oncology

When 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.

When Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment

Dr. Christian Corwin

What You Need to Know about the Recent Colorectal Screening Changes

New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average risk adults begin at age 45, five years earlier than the previous recommendation. Christian Corwin, MD, shares his insight on the recent news and importance of colorectal screenings.

What You Need to Know about the Recent Colorectal Screening Changes

Martha and Sharon discussing how grateful they are for South Shore Health

Grateful Patients Martha and Sharon: Cancer Survivors for Life

Martha and Sharon are cancer survivors and grateful patients. Hear their story and learn why they give both time and treasure back to the Cancer Center that cared for them.

Grateful Patients Martha and Sharon: Cancer Survivors for Life

Rudy Vale's Story: One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer

One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer Rudy Vale was the picture of health before she became one of the 1 in 8 American women diagnosed with breast...

Rudy Vale's Story: One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer

Healthy foods

How Good Nutrition Plays a Role in Cancer Survivorship

Learn how proper nutrition and physical activity can enhance cancer survivors' long-term health and quality of life following active treatment.

How Good Nutrition Plays a Role in Cancer Survivorship