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What to expect from your first cancer appointment: Meeting your team
The first few weeks after a cancer diagnosis feel like a whirlwind of emotions, decisions and adjust...
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Understanding the different types of cancer treatment
Typically, the type of cancer and stage determine which treatments are most appropriate for each pat...
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How to support a loved one with cancer
Follow your loved one's lead — ask how they would like to be supported, offer specific help to lesse...
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‘I’ve had patients look at us and say — now I know I’m going to be okay’
Michele volunteers for Salem Health Cancer Center, as well as the pet therapy program.
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Prostate cancer rates rising: Get screened, say Salem Health urologists
A PSA is part of the annual bloodwork screening for all men over 50. Screenings start at the age of ...
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Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health
Without treatment, lymphedema patients may face swelling, pain, wounds and infections. People with s...
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How the Gardasil vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer
HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, can also lead to several kinds of cancer.
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Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
This August the Cancer Center is connecting patients to a three-day fly-fishing trip for men who sur...
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Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
Most cases of gynecologic cancers are not inherited. However, people may have a higher risk with a f...
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Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Concentration is a common concern among breast cancer patients. After being diagnosed — and especial...
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'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
“I truly had the most amazing experience out of the ugliest thing that could happen,” she said. “It ...
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'We caught it in time and I’m clear and free — hallelujah!'
Kathleen B. received her first breast cancer diagnosis 30 years ago and underwent a mastectomy. Then...
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'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
Working with a nurse navigator prevented Deborah from feeling alone and helped with problem-solving ...
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'It isn’t true that cancer is a gift, but it has opportunities'
Eventually Holdeman’s cancer will progress, and she’ll move to a new level of treatment. Until then,...
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'They’ve helped me financially when I wasn’t able to pay'
Despite ongoing hurdles with her health, Johnson-Craig said her optimism helps her move forward.
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'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Cramer-Carter said her entire team made everything from scheduling to treatment an easy, supportive ...
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The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
“It’s a gift to the family to let them know what you want. A lot of people don’t want to discuss thi...
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Five sunscreen myths debunked
To help you stay on the bright side of skin care, be aware of some of the common myths around sunscr...
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Salem Hospital grants patient's last wish
Miguel knew he was dying. He only wanted two things now — to marry the love of his life and return t...
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‘We’ve banded together’: Franke praises pandemic response
"I think my shout-out would go to the entire staff who day after day, care for our COVID-19 patients...